PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

What is Ear Surgery?

Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a procedure designed to improve the shape and position of the ears.

It can correct ear-structure differences present from birth, changes that become apparent during development, or misshapen ears caused by injury. The goal is to create a natural ear shape while improving balance and proportion between the ears, head and face.

Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a procedure designed to improve the shape and position of the ears.

It can correct ear-structure differences present from birth, changes that become apparent during development, or misshapen ears caused by injury. The goal is to create a natural ear shape while improving balance and proportion between the ears, head and face.

Are You a Candidate?
  • Are generally healthy
  • Are around 5 years or older
  • Have sufficiently stable ear cartilage
  • Are cooperative and able to communicate their concerns
  • Generally healthy
  • Non-smokers
  • Have specific goals
  • Have a positive outlook towards surgery
  • Are generally healthy
  • Are around 5 years or older
  • Have sufficiently stable ear cartilage
  • Are cooperative and able to communicate their concerns
  • Generally healthy
  • Non-smokers
  • Have specific goals
  • Have a positive outlook towards surgery
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The Procedure

Step-by-Step Guide

01 Consultation

Assessment of ear shape, position and facial balance.

02 Anaesthesia

The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia.

03 Incision

Incisions are generally placed behind the ear. If an incision is required on the front, it is placed within natural folds.

04 Cartilage Reshaping

Internal sutures are used to create and secure the new ear shape.

05 Recovery & Follow-Up

The operative site is monitored throughout healing.

Every procedure at Tara Healthcare follows a precise, evidence-based surgical pathway designed for safety and natural results.

Step 1 of 5 Consultation
Recovery Journey

Post-Op Expectations

Initial RecoveryAn overnight hospital stay is required according to Tara's current page. Healing PhaseSutures and the operative site require care.

Follow
Up

Dr. Shetty provides individual instructions for recovery and wound care.

Days 7–10
Return to Work

Splint and most sutures are removed. Most patients return to desk-based work and social activities by day 10.

2 Weeks
Resume Light Activity

Light walking is encouraged. Avoid strenuous exercise, swimming, and direct sun exposure to the nose.

4–6 Weeks
Visible Improvement

Majority of swelling has resolved. The new shape is clearly visible and continues to refine.

6–12 Months
Final Results

Residual swelling - especially at the tip - fully resolves. Your final result is fully visible.

What to Avoid
  • Strenuous exercise for at least 2 weeks
  • Swimming and saunas for 4 weeks
  • Wearing glasses that rest on your nose (4-6 weeks)
  • Direct sun exposure to the nose
  • Smoking before and after surgery
Aftercare Support
  • Regular follow-up appointments included
  • 24/7 post-op nursing helpline access
  • Written recovery guide provided on discharge
  • Crisalix result tracking at follow-up visits
  • Scar care and massage guidance from week 2
Why Ear Surgery at Tara

Benefits of Choosing Us

Natural-Looking Results

Every rhinoplasty is planned to complement your facial harmony - proportionate results that look completely natural, never 'operated on'.

Cosmetic & Functional

Rhinoplasty at Tara Healthcare corrects both appearance and breathing issues such as a deviated septum - addressing form and function together.

Crisalix 3D Simulation

See your expected outcome before surgery with Crisalix 3D imaging - helping you set realistic goals and build confidence in your decision.

Board-Certified Safety

All procedures follow the highest international safety standards, performed in fully equipped procedure rooms with experienced anaesthesia support.

Personalised Planning

No two noses are the same. Surgical planning is individualised during a dedicated pre-op consultation including full facial analysis.

End-to-End Care

From pre-operative testing through to long-term follow-up, our team is with you at every stage - including 24/7 post-op nursing support.

Pricing & Investment

Cost of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty Surgery costs depends on various factors like the extent of the surgery, whether it is a primary rhinoplasty or secondary rhinoplasty. Some nose surgeries would need a rib cartilage and also some would need functional correction. Cost of Rhinoplasty surgery at Tara Healthcare would be discussed by Dr. Karan Shetty and his team post consultation. The consultation would also include Crisalix 3D Imaging Tool which will help you understand your post procedure nose beforehand.

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Results

Before & After

After Before

* Individual results may vary. All images shown with explicit patient consent.

Dr. Karan Shetty
Dr. Karan ShettyPlastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon
1000+Procedures
Your Surgeon

Bangalore's Leading Plastic Surgeon

MBBS, M.S,M.ch (Plastic Surgery) Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon Fellowship Super microsurgery (Tokyo), DFAFPRS (Germany) and University Hospital Moncloa (Spain)

Dr. Karan Shetty is a Board-Certified Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon. He is a dynamic surgeon with special interest in Aesthetic surgery. He has completed his training in Super microsurgery from the University of Tokyo, Japan.

He was selected for the prestigious DAFPRS (Dutch Association of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons) Fellowship in Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics in Stuttgart, Germany.

Dr. Karan Shetty is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in aesthetic surgery. He was selected for the prestigious DAFPRS Fellowship in Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics in Stuttgart, Germany.

MBBS M.S,M.ch(Plastic Surgery)
University Hospital Moncloa(Spain)
DAFPRS FellowshipGermany
Super Microsurgery FellowshipTokyo, Japan
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Your Questions

Still have questions? Below are the most common queries. If yours isn't here, our coordinators are a message away.

At what age can children have ear surgery?
Tara states that children may be candidates from around age five, when the ear cartilage is sufficiently stable.
Where are the incisions made?
Usually behind the ear, with front-of-ear incisions placed within natural folds when necessary.

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