Ear pinning, also known as otoplasty or ear correction, is a surgical procedure that changes the position and shape of the ears. Many people opt for this operation in order to align their ears if they are perceived as "protruding" or "sail ears". This procedure is often performed on children, but can also be performed on adults.
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia for children, but local anesthesia is also possible for adults. The surgeon sculpts the cartilage tissue via an incision behind the ear, which is not visible later, to achieve the desired position and shape. It is often also necessary to remove excess tissue. The operation usually takes one to two hours, depending on the individual situation.
As with any surgical procedure, there are also some risks and possible complications with ear pinning surgery. These can include temporary swelling, bruising, infection, loss of cartilage, impaired circulation in the skin or excess scarring. It is important that you receive thorough and individual advice from the surgeon before the operation and clarify all your questions.
After the operation, you should take it easy for a few days and follow your surgeon's instructions to support the healing process and achieve the best possible result.
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(Initial consultation to the value of CHF 150 will be credited when a procedure is carried out)
If you are not sure which aesthetic treatments are best suited to your individual needs, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our dermatologists. The consultation costs CHF 100 and takes about 20 minutes. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your aesthetic treatment. The consultation costs and aesthetic services must be paid directly on site after the procedure. In order to be able to assess your facial skin in the best possible way, please come to the aesthetic consultation without make-up.
The following payment conditions apply to so-called self-pay services, which are not covered by TARMED and are therefore not covered by health insurance: 30 days total amount, or the option to make partial payments of your choice with attractive interest rates (minimum payment 5% of the outstanding amount per month). In case of insufficient creditworthiness, no invoice can be issued and the amount is due immediately after the treatment on site. If necessary, creditworthiness can be clarified in advance.
Appointments that have already been made can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. Please inform us by phone, email, Whatsapp or a voice message on the answering machine. To cancel an appointment booked online, use the cancel button in the confirmation email. If an appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before the appointment or not canceled at all (no-show), the patient is liable for compensation. If a treatment can no longer be carried out due to a patient delay, the obligation to pay compensation also applies.
All details can be found here in our GTC.