Treatment at a Glance
Surgical Time
3 - 4 hours
Hospital Stay
Day case or 1 night
Initial Recovery Time
2 - 6 weeks
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Final Result
3 - 6 months
Follow Up
1, 4, 12 weeks & 1 year
An Otoplasty is available in Bath with Elena Prousskaia, a renowned cosmetic surgeon who has held leading Fellowships around the world.
While otoplasty is a relatively straightforward procedure, it can have a profound impact on someone’s s life.
The more technical term for ear pinning, otoplasty – or pinnaplasty – is a procedure that alters the size and or shape of the ears, making them less prominent and more in keeping with the rest of the face.
The ears are a hugely prominent part of the face, we cannot help but notice someone’s ears as we talk to them and so any issues, any sense that they are out of proportion or stick out can impact self-esteem and confidence.
Otoplasty is therefore a potential treatment for anyone in Bath who has concerns relating to the appearance of the ears.
It is a procedure that alters aesthetic appearance, but the actual benefits go well beyond this.
Much depends on the individual. If someone had large ears, or ears that stick out and this does not concern them in the slightest, there would be little point considering surgery.
However, others will find that this an issue, as can be the case with so many aspects of our appearance. It can impact on many areas of life – potentially, friendships, relationships and work too.
It is hard to feel at our best, or portray confidence if we have nagging issues.
The ears can be a particularly sensitive area, many come to see Ms Prousskaia still carrying the scars of bullying and teasing as a child. Potentially many years later, and finally in a position where they can consider surgery, their relief is huge on finally getting a source of concern remedied.
A detailed consultation is always required, this being an opportunity for the prospective patient to talk through their hopes and concerns and for the surgeon to suggest a best course of action and the results achievable.
A second consultation is then usual, this allowing time in between for the person considering surgery to weigh up whether it is truly for them and also for any follow-up questions to filter through their subconscious.
An experienced surgeon will never push someone into a procedure, instead, the aim is to do what is best for that person – this stemming from the medical background and oaths taken by every registered medical professional.
Otoplasty is a surgery that can be suitable for patients of any age, except very young children for whom the ear has yet to fully develop. Elena has treated patients of a wide range of ages across Bath.
Elena Prousskaia as an experienced surgeon has several techniques at her disposal and would use the one most suited to each specific case.
Much will depend on whether the surgery is to re-size the ear, pin back or if a combination is required.
However, the patient does not need to be an expert on the procedures – you may be relieved to note! Instead, it is the job of the surgeon to assess the best option – or indeed if surgery is not suitable.
Again, this highlights both the importance of consultation and also finding a surgeon you feel comfortable with. The best way to do this is to speak to a surgeon and book a consultation with someone who instils confidence.
To give some detail of the surgery, typically a cut will be made to the back of the ear and some skin peeled from the cartilage, the shape of the cartilage is then altered to bring the ear closer to the head.
Stitches and dressing are applied to the wound.
The procedure will usually take around 90 minutes and can be performed under general or local anaesthetic.
Otoplasty is considered a safe surgery but there are of course risks with any surgery, including a risk of infection.
Ms Prousskaia would detail the precise nature of the surgery as well as the recovery process and nature of any risks.
Post-surgery, strenuous activity should be avoided for a number of weeks and the full benefits of the surgery will be visible after around six weeks.
For most patients, the recovery will be straightforward and, some mild pain and swelling aside, not uncomfortable.
The main costs related to ear pinning surgery in Bath are the facilities – the use of a private hospital – and also the surgeon and anaesthetist fees.
In Bath, this would be at the wonderful Bath BMI Hospital, a modern hospital with world-class facilities.
At the time of writing, surgery costs with Elena Prousskaia are from £4,800. A full, detailed quote would be provided at the detailed consultation – the patient then allowed to consider this at home at their leisure.
You may be certain that otoplasty is a treatment that would be beneficial and so be looking for a leading surgeon in Bristol. Why consider Elena Prousskaia?
Elena is cosmetic surgeon with approaching 20 years’ experience, she is known as one of the leading surgeons operating in the UK.
Starting her career at the North Bristol trust she dedicated several years to complex microsurgical reconstruction as well as general plastic surgery.
Elena has held Fellowships around the world, including prestigious posts with Guys and St Thomas in London and Fellowships in Italy, Barcelona, India and the University Hospital of Tokyo.
As befitting a leading surgeon she has won awards and written for numerous leading medical journals.
These credentials – and further details are outlined here – are not mentioned to boast but to show Elena’s standing as a cosmetic surgeon.
Credentials are of course important, but so too the ethos of the cosmetic surgeon and their ability to truly listen to anyone considering surgery.
Of her ethos, Elena says.
“The one thing that matters most to me when I am with a patient is empathy.
“It is only when you are able to identify and understand your patients problems that you can begin to help resolve them satisfactorily. A good surgical outcome is not the only thing that matters.
“Everything that you do and say to a patient has to come from your heart. I consider myself very lucky to be able to share my passion for what I do and hopefully bring a bit more happiness into my patients’ lives.”
The independent reviews back up Elena’s skill as a surgeon and ethos – universally five-star reviews across multiple independent sites.
The largest city in Somerset, Bath has a population of 88,859 as of the 2011 census.
A world heritage site since 1987, Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Bristol.
The city is now a popular tourist destination, with close to four million day visits every year and one million who stay overnight, the city’s Roman remains, including the Baths, being a key factor in this tourist appeal.
Education and health and tourism and leisure are key employees in the City, these accounting for close to 50,000 jobs in Bath and surrounding area.
Famous residents and those born in Bath include comedians Bill Bailey and Russell Howard, filmmaker Ken Loach and everyone’s favourite baker, Mary Berry.
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The want for ear pinning surgery is more common in a young patients, but can be performed on patients of any age.
Elena will examine you during a consultation to discuss your outcome. What is important for successful treatment is that the ears be in proportion to the size and shape of the face and head.
You should rest and avoid any strenuous activity in the first two to three weeks. The full benefits of pinnaplasty may not be visible until six weeks after your surgery. Most patients make a quick recovery from pinnaplasty.
Any surgical treatment involves certain risks. It is important that you understand all the risks associated with the pinnaplasty procedure. Your decision to have this operation should be based on your careful evaluation of all the possible risks and the potential benefits. Most patients undergoing this surgery do not experience complications. However, you should discuss all possible risks and your tolerance of complications with your consultant plastic surgeon, Miss Prousskaia, in order to make sure that you fully understand the implications and consequences of having a pinnaplasty. Elena will provide you with further information with the risks and provide you with a detailed consent form during your consultations. This will help you to minimise the risks.
This procedure can be performed under general anesthetic or local anesthetic and sedation. Surgical time is about an hour and a half, but can vary depending on the complexity of each individual case. Elena will make a cut to the back of the ear and peel off some skin from the cartilage. The shape of the cartilage is changed so that the ear is closer to the head. The wounds are then closed with stitches and a dressing is applied.
Please visit our fees page for more information.
Elena does not operate on patients that regularly smoke or vape. To be considered for this procedure you must refrain from smoking or vaping for 3 months before and after your surgery.
Helpful downloadable resources specific to this procedure.
The cost includes the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetic fees. It also covers all post-operative visits. The initial consultation fee will be invoiced separately. The prices apply only at the time of publication and are subject to changes without notification.
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