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Q. Hello, I had pinnaplasty in 2005 when I was 15 through the NHS. I have never been happy with the results because one ear looks completely normal, but the other one has a strange looking ridge at the back of the ear and looks and feels really constricted and pinned back. Both ears look completely different especially in photographs. I went to see my doctor recently who tried to get me an appointment to see a surgeon but I later got a letter saying the nhs would not fund this. I have tried to look up similar cases on the internet but have not found any cases that look similar to mine. Therefore I do not really know what is actually wrong with my ear and would be really grateful to find out what is wrong and what can be done about it. I would be really grateful if you could have a look at some photos, however I will be grateful for any information you could give me. Thank you for the help.

A. Thank you for your enquiry.   From description, it appears that on one side, after a procedure called anterior scoring for the ear cartilage, which is aimed at creating the fold of cartilage situated in front of the rim, a discrepancy in the position of the cartilage edges has occurred.   It is possible to reset things to some extent, with only moderate return of the prominence of the ear, but this should be adequate.   There is not much point to send me photographs as the only confirmation I can offer would be in the case where I can palpate the cartilage, during a consultation.

		Mr. Lucian Ion 129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA, UK Tel. 0207 486 7757 Web: www.lucianion.co.uk

Q. Could you email me with where I can find details about your otoplasty treatments please.

A. Thank you for your inquiry.   You can find some information regarding pinnaplasty, or on my website at:   http://www.allaboutcosmeticsurgery.co.uk/otoplasty   Kind regards   Lucian Ion, FRCS (Plast) Consultant Plastic Surgeon

		Mr. Lucian Ion 129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA, UK Tel. 0207 486 7757 Web: www.lucianion.co.uk

Q. Can you give me a rough idea for a pinnaplasty for my six year old daughter, also waiting time for this

A. Thank you for your enquiry   For a guide price on these procedures you may visit the prices section of our website or you may copy and paste this link on your browser:  http://www.aurora-clinics.co.uk/prices.html.  Our pinnaplasty procedure cost is £2,065 (use of local anaesthesia) and £2,487 (use of general anaesthesia).   If you want to know more about the procedure, please feel free to visit our site. Our website www.aurora-clinics.co.uk provides you with a wealth of information and videos that show details on these procedures and descriptions of what is involved in the operation by people who have recently been through it.          If you would like to discuss the best time for a free consultation please call our Clinic on 01844 214362       I hope to see you soon at consultation                With best wishes,                 Adrian Richards                 Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon                   www.aurora-clinics.co.usk

		Mr. Adrian Richards The Gatehouse 82 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DF Phone: 0800 328 5743 Web: www.aurora-clinics.co.uk

Q. Im looking to have my ears corrected and also ear lobe reduction, however i must point out that i had octoplasty surgery 5yrs ago and was not happy with the final results as 1 of my ears still protrudes. Therefore i was wondering if its possible to have the same operation again and if there would be any complications?

A. Thank you for your enquiry. It is indeed possible to have a repeat otoplasty, and of the risk of complications is similar to the first intervention. The more common, and fortunately relatively rare risks related to otoplasty include: Anaesthetic risks Bleeding Infection Pain and discomfort A degree of asymmetry Inflammation in the cartilage of the year (chondritis) Wound healing problems Keloid scar behind the ear

		Mr. Lucian Ion 129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA, UK Tel. 0207 486 7757 Web: www.lucianion.co.uk

Q. im not sure which doctor to contact, just chose the nearest to my home. can you please tell me how much it would be for ear surgery? i think there is a cost to have a consultation there? also need to know how much it would cost first and if could i possibly have the surgery at the age of 16 without my parents consent

A. HiThank you for your enquiry.Pinnaplasty (ear correction) Surgery costs from £2065 – £2500.The following link when copied into your browser will give you a wealth of information on this procedure including recovery time, possible complications and videos of the procedure being carried out.http://www.aurora-clinics.co.uk/Should you then wish to book a free consultation with me to discuss this futher please contact my office on 01844 214362.With best wishesAdrian RichardsConsultant Plastic Surgeonwww.aurora-clinics.co.uk

Mr. Adrian Richards The Gatehouse 82 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DF Phone: 0800 328 5743 Web: www.aurora-clinics.co.uk

Q. I have one ear that sticks out, the other appears as most would say “Normal”, is it easy to get them to match? Do you have to pay the same for one ear as it would for the pair? I was set to have the operation when I was 12 but chickened out, but have felt the lack of confidence over the years with how I style my hair and which way my head is facing in photo’s increasingly getting me down and would really like to make the changes now. Although Photoshop, works but it’s not as permanent as surgery.

A. Hi Thank you for your recent enquiry.I believe that you would benefit from a pinnaplasty (Ear Correction) procedure.You can read up more on this procedure by pasting the following link into your browser:-http://www.aurora-clinics.co.uk/treatments_face_ear.htmlFurther navigation around the site will give you additional information on pricing, recovery times and informative videos.Should you wish to book a free consultation with me please call my offices on 01844 214362.With best wishesAdrian RichardsConsultant Plastic Surgeonwww.aurora-clinics.co.uk

Mr. Adrian Richards The Gatehouse 82 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DF Phone: 0800 328 5743 Web: www.aurora-clinics.co.uk

Q. Please can you tell me about pinnaplasty which i want to make. I have protruding ear problem. about cost, procedure, stay in hospitals and all other information about pinnaplasty tell me by email as early as possible.

A. Thank you for your inquiry. You can find all this information on my website at: http://www.allaboutcosmeticsurgery.co.uk/otoplasty The cost of surgery is £2500 when carried out under a local anaesthetic.

	Mr. Lucian Ion 129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA, UK Tel. 0207 486 7757 Web: www.lucianion.co.uk

Q. I am 16 years old and I hate my ears. They are funny shaped and stick out to the side. Am I old enough to have this surgery on my own or will I have to wait? I read that I might need a referral from a doctor.

A. Hi Thank you for your enquiry.The procedure you may require to correct your ears is called a Pinnaplasty.I carry out this procedure here at Aurora Clinics.  16 years of age is acceptable to have ear correction surgery carried out.Should you wish to discuss this in more detaiol please call my office on 01844 214362.Kind regardsAdrian RichardsPlastic Surgeon

	Mr. Adrian Richards The Gatehouse 82 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DF Phone: 0800 328 5743 Web: www.aurora-clinics.co.uk

Q. The tips of my ears stick out a bit and is quite noticeable and it annoys me every time i look in the mirror and wanted to know how much would a procedure cost to pin them back and is there a long waiting list?

A. Thank you for your inquiry.For a pinnaplasty or otoplasty procedure, the costs are in the area of £2200, as a local anesthetic, day case operation. The procedure lends itself to a relatively short time in the operating theater, and therefore would be easier to fit in, even on the moderately short notice.

	Mr. Lucian Ion 129 Harley Street London W1G 6BA, UK Tel. 0207 486 7757 Web: www.lucianion.co.uk

Q. What is the cost of getting pinnaplasty to correct just one ear that is more prominent. Can i go home once it has been done? How long should i book off work as well?

A. Thank you for your enquiry.The prices for all our procedures are on our website http://www.aurora-clibnics.co.ukSurgery is normally done as a day case and you will be able to go home on the evening of surgery.  I generally advise people to take 5 days off following the operation as you will have a bandage on during this time.If you would like to arrange an appointment to discuss which treatment would be best for you please ring 01844 214362.Alternatively if you send photos to info@aurora-clinics.co.uk I would be happy to give you my opinion on which treatment would be most appropiate for you.

	Mr. Adrian Richards The Gatehouse 82 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DF Phone: 0800 328 5743 Web: www.aurora-clinics.co.uk