Otoplasty in Malaga | Dr Adriana Rodríguez

Reclaim Your Confidence: Harmony for Your Ears

The appearance of your ears can be a constant source of shyness and self-consciousness from childhood. Otoplasty is the surgical procedure designed to correct their position, size and shape, permanently restoring proportion and harmony to your face.

If you feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your ears, or if you are concerned about your child's well-being, otoplasty offers a safe, quick solution with results that last a lifetime. At my practice in Malaga, I design each procedure in a completely personalised manner to adapt to the unique anatomy and expectations of every patient.

The Emotional Impact: Far More Than an Aesthetic Change

Often, the desire to correct prominent ears stems from significant psychosocial distress..

In children and adolescents: Bullying or teasing at school often generates high levels of anxiety, behavioural issues and social isolation. This surgery can be safely performed from the age of 6 onwards, a point at which the ear's development is almost complete and a key stage of socialisation begins.

In adults: Many patients come to my practice after a lifetime of hiding their ears under their hair or hats, finally seeking the freedom to wear any hairstyle they choose with absolute confidence.

«Seeing how a child's gaze or an adult's confidence changes completely after surgery is the true driving force behind my work. We do not just reposition cartilage; we free the patient from an emotional burden they have sometimes carried for years.»

The Mustardé Technique: Natural Results Without Surgical Stigmas

To achieve an excellent result, I employ the Mustardé technique, an advanced procedure that I perform under general anaesthesia or deep sedation to ensure utmost comfort for you and the little ones.

No sharp edges or ridges: We fold the cartilage anatomically and smoothly, avoiding artificial shapes or harsh creases.
Perfect bilateral symmetry: We strive for maximum naturalness while respecting the retroauricular sulcus (the space behind the ear). Buscamos la máxima naturalidad respetando el surco retroauricular (el espacio detrás de la oreja).
Invisible scars: The incision is made strictly within the posterior fold of the ear. As it remains hidden in the natural shadow of the retroauricular groove, the resulting scar is virtually imperceptible.

Your Recovery Step-by-Step

Recovery after otoplasty is highly manageable if these care guidelines are followed correctly:

Days 1 to 4: You will leave the procedure with a soft protective bandage, which we will maintain for the first four days.
Following 20 days: Once the bandage is removed, you will need to wear a protective elastic sports headband both day and night.
Following 2 months: You will wear the elastic band only at night to prevent involuntary movements while sleeping.
Day 14: We remove the sutures, and you can resume your daily routine with complete normality.

Take the Step Towards Renewed Confidence

Allow me to assess your case or your child's case at my practice within the Quirónsalud Malaga Hospital. We will design a bespoke surgical plan so that your ears are no longer a source of concern.

In this procedure, the incision is made in the posterior retroauricular crease of the ear, achieving natural bilateral symmetry with invisible scars.