Otoplasty (Ear Correction) | Core Clinical Protocols & FAQs

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Otoplasty reshapes the ear cartilage to correct prominent (bat) ears, a single ear that stands out, uneven, large, lop or cup ears and Stahl's ear.

Dr. Vishal Purohit in Jaipur operates on children from about 5 to 6 years of age, depending on their development, as well as teenagers and adults, and also sees revision cases after surgery elsewhere.

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Through an incision placed mostly behind the ear, Dr. Vishal Purohit combines cartilage-shaping stitches (Mustardé and Furnas type) with scoring or trimming of the cartilage, chosen for each ear.

The operation is done under local or general anaesthesia, takes about 2 to 3 hours for both ears and is followed by an overnight stay. He does not perform incisionless otoplasty.

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The incision is placed mostly in the groove behind the ear, so the scar is largely out of view from the front.

Every incision leaves a scar; it usually becomes a fine line that softens and fades over the following months. Anyone who has had keloids or thick scars before should mention it at the consultation.

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A head dressing stays on for 5 to 7 days and is first changed at the review on day 5; it must be kept dry.

A soft headband is then worn day and night for 1 to 2 weeks and at night for a further 3 to 4 weeks. Stitches come out between day 8 and day 10, and most patients return to school or work at about 7 days.

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Otoplasty works on the cartilage and skin of the outer ear, not on the ear canal, eardrum or hearing organ, so it is not expected to change hearing.

It is not a treatment for hearing problems either: any hearing concern is checked separately by an ENT specialist.

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With Dr. Vishal Purohit in Jaipur, otoplasty under general anaesthesia costs about ₹55,000 for one ear and about ₹75,000 for both ears, and the quote includes everything.

Cosmetic ear surgery is not covered by insurance. A revision is charged if it needs general anaesthesia.

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Dr. Vishal Purohit operates on children from about 5 to 6 years of age, depending on the child's development.

The child's own wish is asked in front of the parents, who give consent for a minor as Indian law requires. Newborn ear molding is not offered.

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Yes.

Besides prominent ears, Dr. Vishal Purohit treats lop and cup ears, Stahl's ear, large ears and uneven ears. These shapes often need more than simple pinning, so the plan is made for each ear. Ears with missing parts (microtia) need reconstruction, which is described on its own page.

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The stitches and cartilage work are meant to hold the new position for the long term, but an ear can partly move forward again, especially after a knock or if the headband is not worn as advised.

The final result is judged at 3 to 5 months, and a revision is charged if it needs general anaesthesia.

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Dr. Vishal Purohit is an M.Ch plastic surgeon (SMS Medical College, Jaipur; RMC Reg. 28041/14185).

He plans each ear separately and aims for natural balance rather than identical ears, which no surgery can promise. He reviews patients on day 5, day 10, at 1 month and at 3 months, and questions in between go to +91 7718183535.