Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) in Mumbai – Reshape Protruding & Prominent Ears
Ears that stick out or look out of proportion can be a quiet source of self-consciousness for adults who’ve felt it for years, and for children who face teasing at school. Otoplasty, or ear surgery, reshapes and repositions prominent ears to sit naturally against the head, restoring balance to the face. At Navaa in Mumbai, our plastic surgeons perform otoplasty for both children and adults, with a focus on a natural result rather than an obviously “pinned” one.
— Why Choose Us
At Navaa Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, otoplasty is performed with a careful, natural-looking approach — repositioning the ears so they sit in proportion without that over-corrected appearance. Our plastic surgeons are experienced with both children and adults, place incisions where they stay concealed, and take time to make sure patients and parents understand the process. As a procedure that restores facial balance, otoplasty is sometimes considered alongside other facial work you can explore the full range on our Face Treatments category or our Rhinoplasty Surgery in Mumbai page.
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What is Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)?
Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that reshapes, resizes, or repositions the ears to improve their appearance and proportion. Also known as ear surgery or ear pinning, it most commonly corrects ears that protrude too far from the head, but it can also address oversized ears, asymmetry, folding irregularities, and earlobe problems. The surgery works on the external ear only and is designed to create a natural, balanced look that suits the rest of your features.
What Otoplasty Corrects
A normal ear sits fairly close to the head, at a gentle angle. When that angle is greater often because the natural fold of the ear didn’t develop fully, or the cartilage bowl is too deep the ears appear prominent. Otoplasty corrects this, along with oversized ears, asymmetrical ears where one sits differently from the other, torn or stretched earlobes, and ears misshapen by injury or present from birth. The aim is always proportion and symmetry rather than a dramatic change.
Otoplasty for Children vs Adults
Otoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures commonly performed on children. The ear reaches close to its adult size early, so surgery can usually be done from around age six, once the cartilage is developed enough to reshape. For children, the motivation is often teasing or self-consciousness at school; correcting it early can make a real difference to confidence. Adults choose otoplasty for the same reasons, simply later and the procedure is just as effective at any age. In very young infants, soft cartilage can sometimes be guided with ear splinting or moulding without surgery.
Am I (or My Child) a Candidate for Otoplasty?
A child is usually ready once the ears have matured, from around age six, provided they’re in good health and comfortable with having the procedure. Adults of any age are candidates if they’re in good general health, non-smokers ideally, and have realistic expectations. The most important factor is wanting the change for yourself and for children, that they aren’t being pushed into it. A consultation confirms suitability and the best technique.
The Otoplasty Procedure – Step by Step
Consultation & Assessment
Your surgeon examines the ears, measures their position and shape, takes photographs, and plans the technique. For children, the consultation also makes sure they're comfortable with the process.
Anesthesia
Adults usually have otoplasty under local anaesthesia with sedation, while children are generally operated under general anaesthesia for comfort and to keep them still.
The Surgical Steps
The incision is made behind the ear, in the natural crease where it meets the head, so it stays hidden. Through it, the surgeon reshapes or folds the cartilage, removes a small amount if needed, and places sutures to hold the ear in its new position.
Duration & Day-Care
Otoplasty typically takes around 90 minutes to two hours and is performed as day-care surgery, so you or your child goes home the same day.
Otoplasty Cost in Mumbai
The cost of otoplasty in Mumbai depends on:
- Type of correction required
- Complexity of the procedure
- Individual treatment plan
At Navaa Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, each procedure is customized to ensure natural and long-lasting results.
Factors Affecting the Cost
The cost of otoplasty in Mumbai depends on the technique used, the complexity of the correction, whether one or both ears are treated, the type of anaesthesia, and the surgeon’s experience.
A few misconceptions put people off unnecessarily. The first is that the result looks fake or over-pinned done well, the ears look natural, simply in a better position. The second is that the ears “spring back” to how they were; properly secured cartilage holds its new shape long-term. There’s also a belief that any doctor can do it, when in fact technique and experience make a real difference to the result. And to be clear, otoplasty changes the shape and position of the ear it does not affect hearing.
The cost of otoplasty in Mumbai depends on the technique used, the complexity of the correction, whether one or both ears are treated, the type of anaesthesia, and the surgeon’s experience.
Patients experience improved ear shape, better symmetry, and enhanced facial balance.
Achieve balanced, natural-looking ears with advanced ear shape correction.
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