Prominent ears
Ear surgery
Sets prominent ears closer to the head through a small incision behind the ear.
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See the itinerary
In surgery
1–2 h
Anesthesia
Local + sedation
Nights in clinic
0
In Medellín
6 days
Cleared to fly
Day 6
Back at desk work
7 days
Final result
3 months
From
$2,600
The surgery.
Your surgeon
Dr. Mateo Cárdenas
Plastic surgeon, face and breast
Who it’s for
Adults bothered by ears that stick out or are uneven.
How it’s done
The cartilage is reshaped and held with fine sutures; the scar sits in the fold behind the ear.
Not for you if
You’re looking to change the size of the ear rather than its position.
Recovery,
week by week.
Days 1–5
Headband day and night, mild ache.
Day 5
Dressing off and check.
Week 6
Headband at night only until here.
Month 3
Final position.
Your trip
for this surgery.
What happens from home and what happens in Medellín, from the first video call to your result photos.
- In Medellín
- 6 days
- Cleared to fly
- Day 6
- Back at desk work
- 7 days
- Total from
- $3,530
Total includes surgery, recovery stay and airport transfers. Flights not included. Your surgeon confirms every date at consultation.
- Day −30Video consultationPhotos, goals and a written quote with your surgeon.From home
- Day −7Labs and pre-op checklistBlood work at home, medication pause, flights booked.From home
- Day 0Arrive, consult in personAirport pickup, examination and surgical markings.Medellín
- Day 1Ear surgery1–2 h in surgery · local + sedation · back to your suite the same day.Clinic
- Days 2–5Recovery with nursingDaily nurse visits and check-ups with your surgeon.Recovery stay
- Day 6Cleared to flyFinal check with your surgeon, then home.Medellín
- Week 6Follow-up by videoPhotos and questions; most restrictions lifted.From home
- Month 3Result photosSame light, same angles as day 0.From home
Times vary with each patient and procedure. Flying earlier than your surgeon clears you raises the risk of blood clots.
No items
Demo images. Replace with photos of patients who consented to publication. Results vary from person to person.
Also in face.
Start with a
video consultation.
Thirty minutes with your surgeon from home. You get a written quote and dates, whether or not you go ahead.
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