Before Bat Ears Reduction

After Bat Ears Reduction

Prominent Ears / Bat Ears
Perth, Western Australia

The problem of prominent ears is usually due to the ear cupping forwards and seldom due to big ears. In either case, folding the ear back along the natural folds will make the ear sit in a more natural position and become less prominent.

Prominent Ears Reduction

The prominent ears reduction operation is most commonly performed in children particularly when they start school and get teased. This is the best time as the child desperately wants it done and will be cooperative and understands why they are having the operation. We do not encourage the operation when parents think the child needs the ears fixed before the child is old enough to understand or want the operation. Some adult patients request the operation because it has embarrassed them for a long time and they have finally had the opportunity to do so.

Bat Ears Reduction

The bat ears reduction operation involves day surgery or an overnight stay. A head bandage is worn for one week and the suture is removed after two weeks. It is not a very painful operation but some discomfort is experienced for a few days.

Because a head bandage is worn for one week, it is better done in winter. Time off for adults is one week.

A Medicare item number can be used and you will be able to get some of the surgical and anaesthetic fees back. If you have hospital insurance, you will probably have almost all your hospital costs covered.

About Your Surgeon

Dr Stephen Chan is a member of the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery [ISAPS], the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons [ASPS], the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery [ASAPS] and he was a Past President of the Western Australian Society of Plastic Surgery [WASPS]. He has previously been Head of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital.

Free Preliminary Prominent Ears Consultation with our Patient Educators

Our practice encourages and offers a free consultation with one of our patient educators who can help you understand the process. At this consultation, the appropriateness of the prominent ears or bat ears reduction operation can be explained, approximate costs given and you can view photographs of similar patients who have had the procedure.

Hospitals

Dr Chan operates regularly at the Mount Hospital, Hollywood Private Hospital and St. John of God Hospital (Subiaco) in Perth, WA.

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