The human body is not symmetrical: one side is different from the other. Consequently, no one has two ears exactly the same, neither in their size, nor in their shape nor in their placement on the head. In obvious asymmetries with very different ears it may be possible to improve symmetry and appearance with a symmetrization otoplasty.

Dr. Suñol’s Advice

In the vast majority of cases, a person’s two ears tend to be different from each other (a little or a lot) and may be implanted at different heights. Ear plastic surgery seeks to normalize, regularize and also symmetrize the two ears as much as possible and obtain aesthetically pleasing and natural results. Because the ears usually have an unequal shape and size, although the results obtained after an otoplasty can be excellent, it is possible to still perceive that the ears have been a little different from each other. Therefore, if a patient who is considering otoplasty surgery seeks total symmetry and absolute perfection as the only possible result, he should not undergo surgery.

• Recent blood analysis (less than 6 months).
• Do not take medications that alter coagulation (aspirin, minoxidil, etc).
• It is not necessary to come fasting.

• Local anesthesia (without sedation) in a quiet environment.
• Personally carried out by Dr. Joaquim Suñol.
• Completely painless.

• Different ears: From 1 to 3 hours.

• Prophylactic antibiotic: 3 days (Azithromycin 1 tablet of 500mg/day).
• Analgesia: Paracetamol 1g/6h if there is pain.
• Do not wet wounds: 2 days.
• No smoking: 7 days.
• Apply 96º alcohol to the wounds after showering.
• Elastic band 24 hours/day during the first week (it can be removed a few hours a day).
• Elastic band to sleep during the second week.
• Resorbable sutures fall off on their own after 10-15 days (it is not necessary to return to the office to remove them).

Although it depends on each case, in general:

• In the first two days, swelling and bruising appear.
• From the third day onwards the ears become less swollen.
• After a week there are still traces of inflammation and bruises, which will progressively resolve as the days go by.
• Avoid baths and swimming pools for 2-3 weeks.
• Avoid physical activity for 1-2 months.
• Avoid contact sports for 8 months.
• Apply sun protection on scars during the first summer.

The intervention to correct ear asymmetry depends on each case. Depending on the diagnosis, one method or another will be used and we will be faced with a more or less complex otoplasty. Once the auricular anatomy and the expectations of

patient results, we provide a total budget with the fees of the cosmetic surgeon and assistants, as well as clinic expenses (outpatient operating room, materials and medications).

With extensive experience in auriculoplasty or auricular aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. Joaquim Suñol has become a world reference in otoplasty and offers his patients permanent results of the highest quality.

If you are looking for the best surgeon for otoplasty of asymmetrical ears in Spain, make an appointment at Doctor Suñol’s office at the BE AETERNAL Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Medical Center in Barcelona.