Otoplasty in Marseille: permanent correction of protruding ears
Protruding ears are a common malformation. They are often experienced as a complex from childhood and can persist into adulthood, with a real impact on self-confidence.
Otoplasty surgery allows the ears to be pinned back, correcting their excessive projection. Depending on the case, it can also reduce the size of the outer ears in order to restore natural harmony to the face.
At Clinique Phénicia, otoplasty is performed according to rigorous surgical protocols. The goal is clear: to achieve a natural, stable, and discreet result that is socially acceptable and long-lasting. The procedure is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient's age and the extent of the correction required.
What is otoplasty?
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure for protruding ears that aims to reshape the ear cartilage in order to reposition the ears closer to the skull. Contrary to popular belief, it is not simply a matter of "sticking the ear back," but rather of restoring a coherent and harmonious anatomy.
The most commonly used technique involves folding the antihelix. Depending on the case, this may be combined with a reduction of the concha when the ear protrudes excessively.
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Who is the intervention aimed at?
In children
Otoplasty can be considered from the age of 6–7, when the ear has grown sufficiently. At this age, correction often helps to avoid the psychological impact of other people's perceptions.
In adolescents and adults
The procedure can be performed without age restrictions, as long as the complex is present. Otoplasty aims to restore natural and lasting harmony to the face.
Possible coverage
In certain pediatric cases with proven psychological repercussions, coverage by social security may be considered. In adults, the procedure is most often classified as cosmetic surgery, which is not reimbursed.
How is otoplasty performed?
Otoplasty surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient's age, anxiety level, and the complexity of the surgical procedure. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, with the patient returning home the same day.
1. Retroauricular incision
An incision is made behind the ear, in the retroauricular sulcus. It is completely invisible once healed and allows precise access to the ear cartilage.
2. Cartilage remodeling
The ear cartilage is reshaped using non-absorbable internal sutures. This step recreates the natural curvature of the antihelix and corrects excessive protrusion of the auricle.
3. Sutures and dressing
The skin is closed with discreet stitches and then protected with a compression bandage. The average duration of the procedure is 1 to 1.5 hours.
Post-operative care: pragmatism and discipline
Postoperative care is generally straightforward, provided that postoperative instructions are strictly followed.
Wearing a compression bandage day and night for 7 to 10 days, then only at night until 15 days. Edema and moderate tenderness transitory. Quick return to school or work, on average between 3 and 7 days.At the Phénicia Clinic, post-operative care is carefully supervised to ensure the best possible outcome and minimize any risk of recurrence.
Schedule a consultation appointmentResults: natural and permanent
The result is visible quickly, then gradually refines over the weeks. The ear regains its natural position, without looking flat or artificial.
Surgery for protruding ears leaves no visible scars. Beyond the aesthetic aspect, it often brings immediate psychological benefits, especially for patients who have long suffered from self-consciousness.
Otoplasty and coverage by social security
Patient age
Treatment may be considered only for children or adolescents, when the correction is performed at an age when the psychological impact is proven.
Psychological impact
Protruding ears must be associated with a documented psychological impact (emotional distress, teasing, isolation).
File validation
The medical file must be validated before the procedure. Without prior validation, no coverage is possible.
Inadults, otoplasty is most often a personal choice and is not covered bysocial security.
Why choose the Phénicia Clinic?
The Phénicia Clinic is committed to a demanding medical approach, far removed from industrial and standardized practices. Each treatment is based on precise surgical planning, guided by medical indications and facial balance.
Each patient benefits fromthe expertise of an experienced cosmetic surgeon, an individualized morphological analysis, and proven techniques, without compromising on safety.
The care pathway includes rigorous post-operative follow-up, ensuring stable results and high-quality recovery.
Our position is clear: surgery that is well indicated, well performed, and based on transparent information at every stage.
Frequently asked questions about otoplasty
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In summary
Otoplasty is a reliable procedure that is quick and has a significant positive psychological impact. At Clinique Phénicia, it is considered a comprehensive, precise, measured, and long-lasting surgery.
Reattach ears, yes. But above all, reconcile a patient with their image.