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Ear Pinning Leeds

Leeds Private Hospital offers expert ear pinning Leeds, providing safe, natural looking results with personalised care from experienced surgeons.

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Out of hours
aftercare

5 star rated
hospital

Award winning
surgical team

State of the art
facilities

What’s Involved
The procedure

What’s Involved

The cosmetic procedure known as otoplasty, or ear pinning Leeds, is suitable for both adults and children aged over 5. To minimise visible scarring, an incision is typically made behind the ear, providing access to the cartilage. The cartilage is then adjusted by trimming or reshaping to establish the anti-helical fold, providing support to the ear and drawing it closer to the head.

Each ear undergoes the surgery, and the procedure is tailored to address the unique needs of each ear independently. In certain instances, additional sutures may be employed to position the ears as desired.

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    Key Considerations

    Treatment Duration

    Ear pinning or folding typically takes approximately 1-2 hours and is done as a day case procedure, allowing you to return home on the same day. The results are often permanent and immediately noticeable. In addition to reducing the protrusion of the ears, this procedure can also enhance their overall shape.

    Type Of Anaesthesia

    Typically, this procedure can be performed using local anesthesia with sedation, a topic that will be thoroughly discussed during your consultation, along with comprehensive details about the surgery. Before you are discharged, a thorough assessment will be conducted, and follow-up appointments will be scheduled.

    Aftercare Requirements

    For the few days that follow surgery you will be required to wear a compression headband. This will support healing and help to settle the ears in place while the skin and tissues repair. LPH advises that you try not to sleep on your side during the recovery period as this can be uncomfortable and put pressure on the ears.

    Back To Work (Recovery)

    Noticeable enhancement in the appearance of your ears can be anticipated within a week, as a substantial reduction in swelling and bruising is expected during this time. Taking a few days off from work and refraining from heavy lifting and strenuous exercise is recommended. A complete recovery is typically achieved in approximately two weeks.

    Treatment Cost

    The cost of your treatment may depend on a number of factors. The below is a guide to pricing, and may be subject to change.

    Starts at £2500 per ear

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    What our Patients say..

    All the advice to make sure I got the best result possible. The whole experience has been great. Thanks again for all your help.
    Dean
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    All the medical staff was brilliant and helpful on the day. I highly recommend to anyone that needed to gain their confidence back.
    Jake
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    On the day they were very welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout! The same applies to the aftercare where they have been easily contactable and have provided continued support. Highly recommend!
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    The team so far has been amazing, everyone at the clinic is caring and friendly making you feel relaxed. The facilities are outstanding.
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    Why choose Leeds Private Hospital?

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common Questions

    Have a question about your treatment? Get in touch with our team.

    Ear pinning, also known as otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reduces the protrusion of the ears and can enhance their overall shape. An incision is typically made behind the ear to access the cartilage, which is then trimmed or reshaped to establish the anti-helical fold and draw the ear closer to the head.

    Ear pinning is suitable for both adults and children aged over 5. Each ear is treated individually and the procedure is tailored to address the unique needs of each ear, with additional sutures used in some cases to position the ears as desired.

    Ear pinning or folding typically takes approximately 1-2 hours and is performed as a day case procedure, allowing you to return home on the same day. The results are often permanent and immediately noticeable.

    The procedure can typically be performed using local anaesthesia with sedation, which will be discussed in detail during your consultation. Before you are discharged a thorough assessment is carried out and follow-up appointments are scheduled.

    For the first few days you will need to wear a compression headband to support healing and settle the ears in place. We advise not sleeping on your side during recovery. Noticeable improvement is usually seen within a week as swelling and bruising reduce, with a complete recovery typically achieved in around two weeks.

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