UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Ear and chin surgery

Assessing individual features in the context of the whole face.

WITHDr Samer Elia Haber

Consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon · Al Khobar

AI-assisted editorial portrait composite of Dr Haber with paper and glass forms

A CONVERSATION COMES FIRST

What does the assessment consider?

Ear surgery and chin surgery serve different purposes. Ear assessment may concern shape or prominence, while chin assessment considers projection in relation to other features. Each concern is evaluated individually, without assuming both procedures are needed.

An approach to fit the details.

Your goals and individual assessment guide the plan.

  • Ear surgery to assess shape, prominence or deformity.

  • Chin augmentation and assessment of projection within facial balance.

SELECTED RESULTS

The difference is in the details.

Explore the results

Explore clinical cases

2 cases
Otoplasty — Rear view
All photographs of this case
Otoplasty — Left ear
Left ear
Otoplasty — Right ear
Right ear

Ear surgery

Otoplasty

Start with the details that matter to you. Discuss them with Dr Haber to understand the options suited to your own features.

Explore the procedureDiscuss your own case

Individual results vary.

How to read clinical photographs

Make an informed decision.

Could this be right for you?

  • For children’s ear surgery, cartilage development, health, cooperation and the child’s wishes matter.
  • Chin assessment considers health, stable weight and realistic expectations.

Risks and limits

Examples for discussion, not a complete list. Risks depend on the procedure and your health. Discuss your individual risks and alternatives, including no treatment.

  • Bleeding, infection or impaired wound healing.
  • Asymmetry, altered sensation or persistent pain.
  • Unfavourable scars or a need for further correction.
  • If a chin implant is used: displacement or firm scar tissue around the implant may occur.

Care continues after your procedure.

Recovery and follow-up

  1. Ear dressings can protect the new position; follow the team’s instructions about keeping and removing them.

  2. Chin surgery through the mouth may require specific diet and oral-care instructions; ask what applies to your plan.

This information helps you prepare for a consultation. It does not determine suitability or replace a medical examination.

Room for your questions.

You do not need to have made a decision before your consultation.

Questions worth asking

  • What specific change am I considering?
  • Would one procedure address the concern?
  • Which options fit the patient's age and anatomy?

Frequently asked questions

Does prominent-ear surgery treat hearing loss?

Prominent-ear correction concerns appearance; it is not presented here as treatment for hearing loss.

Are results guaranteed or identical to the photographs?

No result is guaranteed. Anatomy and healing vary from person to person. Case photographs and simulations are not a promise of your outcome.

What about recovery and returning to work?

This depends on the procedure, your health and your work. Discuss expected downtime, restrictions, follow-up and when to seek urgent advice before scheduling treatment.

YOUR FIRST STEP

There’s room for every question.

Understand your options in a consultation.

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