Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) in Bali

Yes. Otoplasty produces permanent results by reshaping the ear cartilage. The ears will maintain their new position long-term.

Otoplasty (ear pinning) in Bali costs IDR 15,000,000 to IDR 35,000,000 (AUD $1,500 to $3,500) for both ears. In Australia, the same procedure costs AUD $5,000 to $12,000. The price is similar whether one or both ears are treated.

A head bandage is worn for 3 to 5 days after surgery. Sutures are removed at 7 to 10 days. Most patients can fly home after 7 to 10 days. A protective headband should be worn at night for 6 weeks to prevent ears from folding during sleep.

Adults can have otoplasty under local anaesthesia with sedation, making it a same-day procedure. General anaesthesia is available at hospital-affiliated clinics if preferred. The procedure takes 1 to 2 hours for both ears.

Ears are fully developed by age 5 to 6, so otoplasty can be performed from childhood. For medical tourists in Bali, most patients are adults seeking the correction they did not receive as children. There is no upper age limit.

Incisions are made behind the ears, so scars are hidden and virtually invisible once healed. Even with hair pulled back, the scars are in the natural fold behind the ear. They fade to thin, white lines within 3 to 6 months.

Yes, otoplasty can address both protruding ears and asymmetry. Your surgeon will measure and plan the correction to achieve the most symmetrical result possible. Some degree of natural asymmetry is normal and expected.

Post-operative discomfort is mild, typically described as a dull ache for the first 2 to 3 days. The head bandage provides compression that helps manage swelling. Prescribed pain medication is usually only needed for the first 2 to 3 days.

While technically possible, reversing otoplasty is unusual and more complex than the original procedure. This is why choosing an experienced surgeon who achieves natural results is important. Discuss your desired degree of correction thoroughly before surgery.

Sleep on your back with your head slightly elevated for the first 2 weeks. Avoid pressing your ears against the pillow. The protective bandage and later the headband will help prevent accidental ear folding during sleep.

Avoid wearing glasses that rest on the ears for 2 to 3 weeks (tape them to your forehead bridge or use contacts). In-ear earbuds should be avoided for 3 to 4 weeks. Over-ear headphones should be avoided for 6 weeks. Your surgeon will give specific guidance.