Ear Pinning

Ear pinning is a form of otoplasty, cosmetic surgery on the ears. People who do not like the way their ears protrude from their heads may opt for ear pinning to bring the ears closer to the skull. To realign the ear, a plastic surgeon or maxillofacial surgeon will remove some tissue from the back of the ears, and then use sutures to close the incisions. Ear pinning leaves no obvious scars, and the results look quite natural. In the US and UK, this procedure costs around $4,700 or £3,200. However, plastic surgeons overseas can perform the operation for far less.

In Mexico and Costa Rica, ear pinning costs only $2,200 or £1,500. Latin America has an abundance of highly skilled plastic surgeons, many of whom have studied medicine in the US and UK. Cosmetic surgery is a big industry in Latin America, and patients will find no shortage of experienced doctors. Before the procedure, the doctor will carefully evaluate the shape of the ears, and then decide how to pin the ear with as little cutting as possible. Ear pinning is usually performed as an out-patient procedure with local anesthesia and sedation. Recovery time is short, and patients can return home in a few days.

The Czech Republic and Croatia are becoming popular destinations for Europeans seeking cosmetic surgery. Here, ear pinning only costs about $2,000 or £1,200.

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