Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is Otoplasty?
Otoplasty, or ear surgery, is a procedure designed to correct prominent, protruding, or misshapen ears. Commonly performed to address ears that stick out too far from the head, this surgery can also correct ear size, shape asymmetries, and various congenital deformities. By reshaping the ear cartilage and repositioning the ears closer to the head, otoplasty creates a more balanced, natural appearance that significantly improves self-confidence, especially in children and adolescents who may face teasing.
The Procedure
Otoplasty is performed under general anesthesia for children or local anesthesia with sedation for adults, taking 1-2 hours. An incision is made in the natural crease behind the ear, providing access to the ear cartilage. The surgeon then reshapes, sculpts, or removes cartilage as needed, and repositions the ear closer to the head using permanent internal sutures. The incisions are carefully closed, and a protective headband is applied. Both ears are typically treated during the same surgery to ensure symmetry.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates include children aged 5-6 years and older (when ear development is nearly complete) or adults bothered by prominent or protruding ears. Good candidates are in good health, have realistic expectations, and for children, are cooperative and can follow post-operative instructions. This procedure is excellent for those experiencing self-consciousness, teasing, or distress about ear appearance. Adults of any age can benefit, though the psychological benefits are often greatest when performed in childhood.
Benefits
- Corrects protruding or prominent ears
- Improves ear shape, size, or symmetry
- Significant boost in self-confidence
- Particularly beneficial for children and teens
- Permanent results with natural appearance
- Scars well-hidden behind ears
- Quick recovery with minimal downtime
- Can correct birth defects or injury damage
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Asymmetry in ear position or shape
- Overcorrection or undercorrection
- Changes in skin sensation around ears
- Infection requiring antibiotics
- Blood clot formation (hematoma) behind ear
- Scarring, though typically well-hidden
- Sutures may come through skin requiring removal
- Rare risk of cartilage damage or necrosis
Important Considerations
- Headband must be worn continuously for 1-2 weeks
- Then worn at night for 4-6 additional weeks
- Ears will be swollen and bruised initially
- Sleeping position restrictions for several weeks
- Must avoid contact sports for 3 months
- Children must be old enough to cooperate with care
- Results are permanent but cartilage can be flexible
- Revision rate is low with experienced surgeons
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
