Otoplasty
Reshaping, repositioning or improving the proportion of the ears, for a more balanced profile from every angle.
Book a consultation- Procedure time
- 1 to 2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General or local with sedation
- Back to routine
- 1 week
- Results
- Permanent
The procedure
Balance and Proportion for the Ears
Otoplasty is surgery designed to reshape, reposition or improve the proportion of the ears. It is most often sought by patients whose ears are prominent, asymmetric or unusually shaped, whether present from childhood or noticed later in life.
Dr. Leandro Junqueira evaluates the cartilage structure, the degree of prominence and the symmetry between both ears to plan a correction that looks proportionate to the rest of the face rather than simply smaller or flatter.
Why patients choose it
Improved Proportion
Bringing prominent or asymmetric ears into better balance with the rest of the face.
Corrected Asymmetry
Each ear can be addressed individually to improve differences in size, shape or position.
Discreet Scarring
Incisions are placed behind the ear, in the natural crease, where they remain well hidden.
Suitable for a Range of Ages
Otoplasty can be considered once the ear cartilage has sufficiently developed, whether in childhood or adulthood.
Permanent Results
The cartilage is reshaped and secured in its new position, giving results that hold over time.
Restored Confidence
Many patients feel more comfortable with hairstyles and activities that had previously drawn attention to their ears.
Your journey
From consultation to result
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01
Consultation
An assessment of the ear cartilage, prominence and symmetry, and a discussion of the goals for correction.
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02
Planning
Mapping the reshaping needed for each ear to achieve a balanced, natural result.
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03
Surgery
A precise procedure performed under general or local anaesthesia with sedation, depending on your case.
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04
Recovery
A supportive headband is worn as the cartilage settles into its new position.
Techniques and Options
The right approach depends on whether the concern is prominence, shape or size, and whether one or both ears are involved.
Cartilage Reshaping
Sutures and careful scoring of the cartilage reshape the ear fold without removing significant tissue.
Ear Pinning
For prominent ears, the cartilage is repositioned closer to the head while preserving a natural fold.
Size and Symmetry Correction
When one ear differs from the other in size or shape, each side is planned individually to achieve better balance.
Before and After
Otoplasty FAQ
Otoplasty can be considered once the ear cartilage has sufficiently developed, which is often from around school age, though many patients have the procedure later in life. Suitability is assessed individually during consultation.
Yes, that is the goal. Otoplasty is planned to bring the ears into better proportion with the rest of the face, whether the concern is prominence, shape or asymmetry between the two sides.
Incisions are placed behind the ear, in its natural crease, so scarring is generally well concealed once healed.
A supportive headband is typically worn for a period after surgery to protect the new shape. Most patients return to routine activities within about a week, avoiding contact sports for longer.
Yes. Once the cartilage is reshaped and has healed in its new position, the correction is considered permanent.