Otoplasty (Ear Pinning): Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
Prominent ears are reshaped and set closer to the head, commonly in children over about 5 years and in adults.
- Duration
- About 1–2 hours
- Anaesthesia
- Local or general anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- Same day
Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery surgeons for Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)
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Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) in India
Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) is a plastic & cosmetic surgery procedure. It usually takes about 1–2 hours under local or general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is same day.
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It is usually considered for prominent ears. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 1,295 plastic & cosmetic surgery surgeons at 9,500 hospitals across 170 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Indore. Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) is rarely covered by health insurance in India. Check your policy wording before planning on a claim. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) is right for you.
Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 180 | 681 |
| Hyderabad | 155 | 596 |
| Indore | 47 | 70 |
| Navi_Mumbai | 41 | 130 |
| Greater_Noida | 40 | 18 |
| Mumbai | 32 | 418 |
| Ahmedabad | 28 | 565 |
| Nashik | 27 | 78 |
| Thane | 26 | 230 |
| Chandigarh | 25 | 33 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | 25 | 298 |
| Khandwa | 22 | 0 |
| Mount_Abu | 21 | 0 |
| Nagpur | 20 | 101 |
| Chennai | 19 | 522 |
| Amritsar | 16 | 212 |
| Bhopal | 15 | 82 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 15 | 0 |
| Visakhapatnam | 15 | 64 |
| Cuttack | 14 | 10 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 14 | 3 |
| Kukatpalli | 12 | 0 |
| Raipur | 12 | 33 |
| Coimbatore | 11 | 76 |
| Kolkata | 11 | 395 |
| Mysore | 11 | 28 |
| Agra | 10 | 250 |
| Dewas | 10 | 1 |
| Howrah | 10 | 13 |
| Churu | 9 | 0 |
| Dehra Dun | 9 | 0 |
| Kalyan | 9 | 0 |
| Kamarhati | 9 | 0 |
| Kargil | 9 | 0 |
| Rampur | 9 | 0 |
| Ranchi | 9 | 143 |
| Surat | 9 | 70 |
| Kochi | 8 | 5 |
| Kulti | 8 | 2 |
| Bhiwandi | 7 | 0 |
| Gondia | 7 | 2 |
| Gorakhpur | 7 | 7 |
| Gwalior | 7 | 20 |
| Kharagpur | 7 | 0 |
| Moradabad | 7 | 4 |
| Sagar | 7 | 2 |
| Srinagar | 7 | 7 |
| Vadodara | 7 | 64 |
| Bangalore | 6 | 451 |
| Dwarka | 6 | 0 |
| Jamnagar | 6 | 5 |
| Kanpur | 6 | 30 |
| Patna | 6 | 94 |
| Bareilly | 5 | 13 |
| Guntur | 5 | 16 |
| Haldwani | 5 | 0 |
| Hapur | 5 | 1 |
| Kolhapur | 5 | 12 |
| Meerut | 5 | 18 |
| Panaji | 5 | 0 |
| Shyamnagar | 5 | 0 |
| Ankleshwar | 4 | 78 |
| Chittorgarh | 4 | 0 |
| Dombivli | 4 | 0 |
| Haveri | 4 | 0 |
| Hisar | 4 | 17 |
| Madurai | 4 | 32 |
| Nellore | 4 | 7 |
| Nizamabad | 4 | 9 |
| Patiala | 4 | 7 |
| Rajkot | 4 | 38 |
| Rohtak | 4 | 11 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 4 | 0 |
| Yavatmal | 4 | 3 |
| Agartala | 3 | 38 |
| Bihar Sharif | 3 | 10 |
| Bikaner | 3 | 4 |
| Guwahati | 3 | 19 |
| Hubli | 3 | 6 |
| Mangalore | 3 | 10 |
| Ramgundam | 3 | 0 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 3 | 35 |
| Vijayawada | 3 | 64 |
| Ahmadnagar | 2 | 160 |
| Ajmer | 2 | 98 |
| Anand | 2 | 101 |
| Anantapur | 2 | 154 |
| Bhilwara | 2 | 0 |
| Bundi | 2 | 0 |
| Cherthala | 2 | 2 |
| Chitradurga | 2 | 1 |
| Gulbarga | 2 | 6 |
| Kolar | 2 | 1 |
| Kollam | 2 | 8 |
| Malappuram | 2 | 9 |
| Morbi | 2 | 0 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 2 | 2 |
| Nainital | 2 | 0 |
| Nalgonda | 2 | 0 |
| Ottappalam | 2 | 0 |
| Panipat | 2 | 4 |
| Prayagraj | 2 | 218 |
| Raniganj | 2 | 1 |
| Salem | 2 | 21 |
| Shimoga | 2 | 2 |
| Yadgir | 2 | 0 |
| Yamunanagar | 2 | 6 |
| Aizawl | 1 | 30 |
| Alappuzha | 1 | 78 |
| Aligarh | 1 | 161 |
| Alwar | 1 | 118 |
| Amravati | 1 | 207 |
| Ballari | 1 | 1 |
| Bangalore Rural | 1 | 0 |
| Berhamapur | 1 | 0 |
| Bhatpara | 1 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | 1 | 4 |
| Bhuj | 1 | 0 |
| Bilimora | 1 | 0 |
| Borivali | 1 | 0 |
| Burhanpur | 1 | 1 |
| Danavai Peta | 1 | 0 |
| Dhanbad | 1 | 43 |
| Durgapur | 1 | 7 |
| Eluru | 1 | 0 |
| Farrukhabad | 1 | 2 |
| Gandhidham | 1 | 0 |
| Gandhinagar | 1 | 5 |
| Habra | 1 | 0 |
| Hassan | 1 | 1 |
| Jammu | 1 | 3 |
| Jhansi | 1 | 5 |
| Jodhpur | 1 | 24 |
| Kadapa | 1 | 0 |
| Kakkanad | 1 | 0 |
| Karimnagar | 1 | 19 |
| Karnal | 1 | 7 |
| Karur | 1 | 2 |
| Kottakal | 1 | 0 |
| Kozhikode | 1 | 10 |
| Kullu | 1 | 2 |
| Kumbakonam | 1 | 2 |
| Latur | 1 | 4 |
| Lucknow | 1 | 73 |
| Mapusa | 1 | 0 |
| Mathura | 1 | 8 |
| Mehsana | 1 | 0 |
| Nadiad | 1 | 1 |
| Nanded | 1 | 6 |
| Navsari | 1 | 0 |
| Neyyattinkara | 1 | 0 |
| Palampur | 1 | 0 |
| Pali | 1 | 2 |
| Pallipalayam | 1 | 0 |
| Panchkula | 1 | 1 |
| Ponda | 1 | 0 |
| Raichur | 1 | 1 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 1 | 2 |
| Raurkela | 1 | 0 |
| Rewa | 1 | 2 |
| Roorkee | 1 | 0 |
| Secunderabad | 1 | 0 |
| Solapur | 1 | 16 |
| South Dumdum | 1 | 1 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 1 | 9 |
| Tirupati | 1 | 4 |
| Tumakuru | 1 | 0 |
| Udupi | 1 | 4 |
| Vellore | 1 | 6 |
| Vidisha | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Prominent ears
What happens during the procedure
- Anaesthesia
- Incision behind the ear
- Cartilage reshaped with stitches
- Head bandage
Recovery
Headband worn at night for several weeks.
Typical hospital stay: Same day
Risks & complications
- Asymmetry
- Recurrence
- Infection
Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) cost in India
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Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery hospitals
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
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Hospitals Offering Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) in India
380 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) near you
FAQs
How long does Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) take?
About 1–2 hours. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: Same day.
What anaesthesia is used?
Local or general anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)?
Headband worn at night for several weeks.
Is Otoplasty (Ear Pinning) covered by insurance?
It is usually not covered by health insurance, because it is typically elective. Some policies have exceptions — our team can check yours.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
Other treatments in this speciality
Gynecomastia Surgery
Excess fat is removed by liposuction and glandular tissue is excised through a small incision around the nipple to create a flatter chest.
Liposuction
Stubborn fat deposits are suctioned out through small cannulas to improve body contour. It is not a weight-loss treatment.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Excess abdominal skin and fat are removed and separated abdominal muscles are tightened, often after pregnancy or major weight loss.
Rhinoplasty
The bone and cartilage of the nose are reshaped to change its appearance and/or improve breathing.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Excess skin and fat are removed from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Upper-lid surgery can also improve vision if skin hangs over the lashes.
Breast Reduction
Excess breast tissue and skin are removed to reduce breast size and relieve back, neck and shoulder pain.
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