Procedure duration
Bilateral otoplasty often takes 1–3 hours depending on cartilage correction.
Otoplasty and ear correction
Ear Surgery in Rawalpindi
Correct prominent or uneven ears with discreet, personalised surgical care.
Clear overview
What is Ear Surgery?
Ear surgery, often called otoplasty, can change the position, fold or proportion of the external ear. The objective is usually a natural relationship between the ears and head rather than making both sides mathematically identical.
Problems and conditions
What may this procedure address?
- Prominent ears or an under-developed fold
- Difference in position or shape between the ears
- Selected congenital or injury-related contour problems
Possible suitability
Who may be a suitable candidate?
- Adults or appropriately selected children with prominent or misshapen external ears
- Patients with stable health and realistic balance goals
- Families able to protect the ears during healing
Safety screening
Who may not be suitable?
- Active ear or skin infection
- A child unable to cooperate with aftercare
- Unsafe bleeding or healing circumstances
- Expectation of perfectly identical ears
This list is not exhaustive. Suitability and contraindications require confirmation by the treating clinician.
Individual decision-making
How the procedure is planned
Dr Husnain examines cartilage strength, skin, asymmetry and the specific feature causing prominence. For children, maturity, cooperation and family expectations are also important parts of deciding when—or whether—to operate.
Step-by-step overview
How Ear Surgery is performed
The exact technique, anaesthesia and setting depend on your examination and agreed treatment plan. A typical procedure may include:
- Ear analysis and markingsThe fold, cartilage strength, prominence and differences between the ears are mapped.
- Anaesthesia and accessAnaesthesia is selected and an incision is commonly placed in the crease behind the ear.
- Cartilage correctionCartilage may be scored, reshaped or held with internal sutures to create the planned contour.
- Closure and protectionThe incision is closed and a protective dressing or headband is applied.
Anaesthesia
Adults may have local anaesthetic with sedation or general anaesthesia; children commonly need general anaesthesia.
This overview is educational, not a personalised operative plan. Your consultation and consent discussion will explain the technique proposed for you.
Consented clinical photographs
Patient clinical photographs
Published with patient or guardian consent. Anatomy, treatment plans, healing and outcomes differ between patients; these photographs do not promise or guarantee a result.
Ear reconstruction
After your procedure
Typical recovery period
A protective dressing or headband may be advised. Temporary swelling, bruising and tenderness are common. Sleeping position, school or work, exercise and contact activity are resumed according to individual healing.
Work or schoolAbout 1–2 weeks
This depends on dressings, tenderness and the type of work or school activity.
Contact activityOften 6 weeks or longer
The ears need protection from pulling, pressure and impact.
Shape settlingAround 6–12 weeks
Swelling reduces while scars and cartilage continue to settle.
These are general planning ranges, not a personal clearance date. Recovery differs between patients, and your written instructions and Dr Husnain’s advice take priority over general information online.
Result development
When results may become apparent
Position changes are visible after dressings, while swelling and cartilage settle for several months. Recurrence is possible.
Potential benefits
What Ear Surgery may offer
- Reduces selected ear prominence
- Recreates or strengthens a natural fold
- Scars commonly placed behind the ear
- Can improve balance while preserving individual ear character
Informed consent
Important risks to discuss
Every procedure has limitations and possible complications. Relevant considerations include:
- Bleeding, infection or wound problems
- Visible scarring or change in skin sensation
- Asymmetry, cartilage recurrence or revision
Before treatment
Preparation instructions
- Complete the examination, photographs and any requested medical tests before surgery.
- Share all medicines, supplements, allergies, nicotine use and previous anaesthetic or healing problems.
- Do not stop prescribed medicine unless the prescribing clinician and surgical team agree.
- Arrange transport, a responsible adult, recovery help and enough time for scheduled postoperative reviews.
After treatment
Aftercare
- Take medicines and care for dressings, incisions or compression exactly as instructed.
- Walk and increase activity in stages while respecting driving, lifting and exercise restrictions.
- Avoid smoking and nicotine because they impair blood supply and wound healing.
- Seek urgent advice for breathing difficulty, chest pain, calf swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, fever, worsening pain, spreading redness or wound separation.
Why choose Dr Husnain Aesthetic Clinic?
Experienced plastic-surgery leadership in Rawalpindi
Care is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Husnain Khan, MBBS, MCPS, FCPS, MRCS. He has more than 17 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, has worked in the UK NHS and is listed with GMC reference 7427786.
Credentials do not guarantee an outcome. Consultation is used to explain realistic options, limitations, recovery and follow-up.
Clinic-supplied procedure rates
Ear Surgery prices
OtoplastyRs. 90,000
Pinna ReconstructionRs. 1,000,000–1,500,000
These are the clinic-supplied rate-list values. Confirm the current rate and exactly what it includes before booking. Your final written quotation may differ according to the assessed procedure scope, facility, anaesthesia, tests, medicines and follow-up.
View the complete procedure price list →Personalised quotation
Ear Surgery cost in Rawalpindi
Price depends on the individual treatment plan. Factors may include:
- One or both ears
- Cartilage complexity or reconstruction
- Anaesthesia and facility
- Dressings, headband and follow-up
The published rate-list value is not a guaranteed final quotation. Ask what is included in writing and whether tests, medicines, facility costs or follow-up are separate.
Read the treatment-cost planning guide →Direct answers
Ear Surgery FAQs
Can ear surgery make both ears exactly identical?
Natural ears are not perfectly identical. Surgery aims for improved balance, but small differences can remain.
Where are otoplasty scars placed?
They are commonly positioned in the crease behind the ear, although the exact location depends on the correction required.
At what age can ear correction be considered?
Timing depends on ear development, the child’s wishes, cooperation and family circumstances and is assessed individually.
How long is a headband needed?
Protocols vary by cartilage work and surgeon; use the written plan rather than a generic timetable.
Can ears become prominent again?
Cartilage can partly recur or sutures can fail, so revision is sometimes needed.
Does otoplasty affect hearing?
It reshapes the external ear and does not normally alter the hearing mechanism, but any hearing concern needs separate assessment.
When can contact sports restart?
The ears need protection for several weeks; the exact date comes from review.
Can torn earlobes be treated at the same time?
Earlobe repair is a different procedure and may be combined selectively.
Independent patient information
Evidence and safety resources
These external resources support further reading. They do not replace advice from the clinician responsible for your care.
Considering Ear Surgery?
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General patient information · Last reviewed 12 September 2026 · This page does not replace a medical consultation.