Ear correction in Frankfurt

Ear correction can be performed from the age of 6 as soon as ear growth is largely complete. In children, the procedure is often recommended before they start school. There is no upper age limit – correction is possible at any age and leads to natural, aesthetic results.

You will not feel any pain during the procedure due to the anesthesia. Postoperatively, you may experience slight feelings of tension and tenderness, but these can be easily treated with standard analgesics. The discomfort is usually moderate and subsides significantly within a few days.

The initial swelling will disappear within 1-2 weeks. After around 7-10 days, you will be able to socialize and work again. The final aesthetic result will be visible after about 6 weeks, when all swelling has completely subsided. Sports activities should be suspended for 4-6 weeks so as not to impair the healing process.

Scarring is minimal. In classic otopexy, the incision is made behind the pinna in the natural skin fold, which means that scars are practically invisible later on. In minimally invasive procedures such as the Earfold™ method, only punctiform puncture sites are created, which are barely noticeable after a short time.

The result of a professionally performed ear correction is usually permanent. The reshaped cartilage retains its new position permanently. In very rare cases, minimal changes may occur, especially if postoperative behavioral recommendations are not followed consistently. The long-term stability of the result is over 95%.

Ear correction is usually performed on an outpatient basis. After an appropriate monitoring phase, you can be discharged into home care on the same day – ideally accompanied by someone you trust. A short inpatient stay can also be arranged in the case of general anesthesia or on individual request.

In most cases, the ability to work is restored after 7-10 days. In the case of predominantly sedentary activities without physical strain, a return to work is often possible earlier. It is important to take it easy and wear a head bandage or headband consistently for the first few weeks.

A revision is technically possible in principle, but is extremely rarely desired in practice. Patient satisfaction with ear corrections is over 90 %. If the result does not meet expectations, targeted corrections can be carried out. A complete return to the original state is complex and is extremely rare.

Your satisfaction is the focus of our treatment. In the rare cases in which the result does not meet the jointly defined expectations, we evaluate the situation carefully and discuss possible optimizations. Minor adjustments can usually be easily implemented. We minimize the risk of discrepancies between expectations and results through preoperative consultation and visualization.

Yes, the headband is an essential part of post-operative care. It protects the ears from mechanical stress, especially during sleep, and ensures optimal positioning during the critical healing phase. It should be worn continuously for the first two weeks and then nightly for a further four weeks. Consistent compliance is crucial for a stable, long-term result.

As a rule, bilateral correction is performed in one session, as this is optimal from an esthetic point of view and enables harmonious symmetry. A unilateral correction can of course also be performed at the patient’s request or if medically indicated.

Children and adolescents with documented psychosocial stress are often entitled to reimbursement by statutory health insurance companies. Congenital malformations or post-traumatic deformities can also justify reimbursement. In adults, otopexy is usually classified as an aesthetic procedure. Private health insurance companies handle this individually.