Understand ear surgery, the options to discuss with a qualified clinician and what to confirm before planning a visit to Shiraz.
Key points
- Discuss your individual suitability, alternatives and risks with the treating clinician.
- Ask for written preparation and recovery instructions, including your medicines and follow-up.
- Confirm the healthcare facility, full costs and arrangements before booking travel.
On this page
- All inclusive Otoplasty Packages in Iran
- What is otoplasty surgery and what does it fix?
- Types of otoplasty
- Ear pinning
- Ear augmentation
- Ear reduction
- How is otoplasty performed?
- What should I do before ear correction surgery?
- Otoplasty recovery and post-op instructions
- Otoplasty risks and complications
- A practical point for your care
- Planning treatment in Shiraz
- Sources
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All inclusive Otoplasty Packages in Iran
A deposit is an advance payment to secure a spot by the user after making an informed decision and agreeing to receive a service and cannot be refunded due to the user’s refusal to receive the service or cancellation for personal reasons.
In the event of a cancellation by the patient after arrival in Iran, the following amounts will be deducted from the total payment, and the remaining balance will be refunded:
- Cancellation after hospital admission and preparation for surgery: No refund will be issued.
Please note: If the cancellation is due to a newly diagnosed acute illness or emergency medical condition that was not disclosed by the patient on the pre-travel checklist, refunds will not be provided.
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What is otoplasty surgery and what does it fix?
Otoplasty is any type of ear correction surgery aimed at improving the appearance of the ears by altering the shape, proportion, and position of them. Ear reshaping surgery is sought by people who are unhappy with their congenital or acquired ear deformity, including those with prominent ears (protruding ears), Stahl’s ears, cup ears (also called lop ears and constricted ears), ear tags (also known as accessory tragus or branchial cleft remnants), and ear defects caused by an injury or accident.
Types of otoplasty
There are different types of ear correction surgery: ear pinning, ear augmentation, and ear reduction.
Ear pinning
Technically called otopexy, ear pinning (sometimes referred to as ear pinback) is a common ear reshaping surgery for flattening protruding ears. Ear pinning surgery is commonly carried out for children, but adults, too, can undergo this procedure if they feel dissatisfied with their appearance.
Ear augmentation
Ear augmentation surgery is aimed at enlarging or reconstructing the ears in people who suffer from a condition called ‘microtia’, in which the external part of the ear (pinna) is underdeveloped or non-existent. There are three approaches to ear reconstruction surgery: Rib Cartilage Graft Reconstruction, polyethylene plastic implants (Medpor), and ear prosthesis.
Ear reduction
Sometimes the pinna of the ear is larger than normal. This congenital deformity is technically referred to as ‘macrotia’. Ear reduction surgery is intended to reduce the size of too large ears by removing a portion of the cartilage and skin.
How is otoplasty performed?
The surgeon makes incisions to the ears, and depending on the problem, alters the cartilage of the ear. He/she can reduce the size of the ear and pin it back to prevent them from sticking out, reshape the cartilage, or reconstruct it in cases with microtia.
As said earlier, there are three methods for ear reconstruction surgery. The first technique involves taking a piece of the patient’s own rib cartilage and sculpting it into the form of an ear. This procedure is usually done at the age of 8 when the child’s rib cage is large enough to provide the donor tissue, but some of the more experienced surgeons may do this surgery on a 6-year-old child.
Ear reconstruction with ear prostheses is another technique in which an ear-shaped prosthesis is attached to the missed or underdeveloped ear using adhesive or titanium screws with the aim of improving the appearance. Ear prostheses are colored in a way to match the color of the surrounding skin so that they look as they are real ears.
What should I do before ear correction surgery?
There are some general guidelines that should be followed before an otoplasty procedure, which are as follows:
- Attend a pre-operative consultation appointment to discuss different issues regarding the surgery, including expected results and potential complications.
Otoplasty recovery and post-op instructions
There might be some mild discomfort or sleep disruptions for a few days after surgery. Make sure to ask your doctor to prescribe the right pain medications if you need to take some. Do not self-prescribe anti-inflammatory pain drugs because they can slow healing and cause bleeding.
Otoplasty risks and complications
As with any surgery, there are some risks in otoplasty, but they are minor and rare. Scarring is a side effect of ear correction surgery, which in most cases is barely visible because it is located behind the ear.
Bleeding and infection are other potential complications of otoplasty, which rarely occurs if you take good care of yourself. Mild or moderate pain is common after surgery, which can be relieved by taking pain-killing medications.
Be sure to contact your doctor or seek medical attention in case you experience fever and excessive bleeding and swelling, or you have any trauma to your surgical site.
A practical point for your care
Before an operation, the pre-assessment team should review your health, previous tests and all medicines and supplements. Ask for written instructions on medicines, eating, drinking and aftercare that apply to your planned procedure.[1]
Planning treatment in Shiraz
Ask SanaMedTour about the appropriate specialty, appointment arrangements and practical support for your visit. The treating clinician confirms the diagnosis, treatment options, suitability and follow-up after assessment.
Request an itemised written quote identifying the clinician, facility, tests, treatment, medicines, reviews and any accommodation or transfers included.
Sources
[1] NHS: Preparing for surgery — supports the individual-care planning note above. ↑ Back to text
Editorial adaptation: 25 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; your clinician’s individual instructions take priority.