Ear pinning, reshaping, and prominence correction to create a more proportionate facial profile. One of the most predictable and high-satisfaction facial procedures.
What to expect
Typical milestones for an aesthetic-procedure patient. Your surgeon will personalise the plan during your consultation.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Educational guidance only. Actual recovery and final-result timelines vary by individual, surgeon, and procedure complexity.
Typical pricing
Typical range in Pune
₹80k – ₹2.5L
Range reflects 5th–95th percentile of clinic prices in Pune. Final quote depends on surgeon experience, technique (e.g. open vs closed), facility, and complexity. Not a quote.
Educational estimate. Sources: 2026 RealSelf + ASAPS surveys, Practo + clinic-listed prices. Verified annually.
Otoplasty corrects prominent or asymmetrical ears by reshaping the cartilage and bringing the ear closer to the side of the head. It is one of the most commonly performed facial procedures in children but is equally suitable for adults — the cartilage finishes developing by age 5–6, after which the procedure is anatomically straightforward.
The most common technique uses a small incision behind the ear to access the cartilage, which is then folded, scored, or sutured into a more natural anti-helical fold. Modern techniques minimize visible scarring by hiding all incisions behind the ear. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation in most adult cases.
Our planning tool models conchal-mastoid distance reduction, anti-helical fold creation, and earlobe positioning relative to the standard 1.5–2cm protrusion target. Symmetry between ears is the primary aesthetic measure — surgeons aim for a sub-3mm bilateral difference at the helical apex.
Patients with prominent ears (concha-mastoid distance >2cm), asymmetric ear position, or constricted/lop ear deformities. Equally suitable for adults and children over age 5.
Recovery Time
7–14 days (compression headband), 4–6 weeks (full activity)
Procedure Duration
1.5–2.5 hours
Typical Cost Range
$3,000 – $7,000
🇺🇸 United States
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Our 468-point mesh constrains deformation to anatomically valid ranges, preventing unnatural outcomes.
Faceify achieves 0.04mm RMSD accuracy across validated facial landmarks.
Real-time simulations run in your browser; your photo is sent off-device only for the optional AI preview or to save it to your account, and is never used to train models.
Yes — adjust parameters in real-time to explore different surgical approaches.
Disclaimer: Faceify Labs is a visualisation aid for patient consultation and shared decision-making. It does not diagnose, treat, or recommend any procedure; all clinical decisions are made by the treating surgeon. It is not regulated as a medical device under the U.S. FDA. All previews are illustrative visualisations of the requested change, not predictions of surgical outcome. Actual results depend on individual anatomy, surgical technique, and healing response.
Real-time simulations run in your browser. Your photo is sent off your device only if you turn on the optional AI photoreal preview or choose to save a simulation to your account, and is never used to train any model.
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