ENT conditions (Mr Gaurav Kumar)

  Can Prominent Ears Be Corrected Without Surgery? A Parent's Guide to Ear Moulding and Pinnaplasty in London & Essex “My baby's ears stick out. Can anything be done without an operation?” If you have recently had a baby and noticed that one or both ears stick out, you may be wondering whether the shape will change naturally or whether treatment is available. Perhaps somebody has suggested taping the ears back. You may have seen advertisements for ear splints or read about pinnaplasty and wondered whether surgery will eventually be necessary. For families in London, East London, Brentwood and Essex , understanding the difference between newborn ear moulding and surgery for prominent ears can help avoid unnecessary worry. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon , provides paediatric ENT assessments and discusses external-ear concerns in the context of a child's age, anatomy, development and individual circumstances. The reassuring starting point is that prominent ears ar...

  My Child Is Being Teased About Their Ears: A Parent’s Guide to Pinnaplasty in London & Essex “My child is being teased because their ears stick out. Should we have them pinned back?” It is an understandable question, especially when a previously confident child suddenly starts hiding their ears with their hair, refusing certain hairstyles, or telling you someone at school has commented on them. For parents in London, East London, Brentwood and Essex , the difficult part is often knowing whether to reassure and wait, address the teasing itself, or seek a specialist opinion about pinnaplasty. The important starting point is this: prominent ears are usually a normal variation in appearance, not an illness that needs correcting. Surgery should therefore never become an automatic response to somebody else making an unkind comment. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon , discusses prominent ears with families in the wider context of the child’s own wishes, ear development, expec...

Before you make your appointment with your surgeon for pinnaplasty or otoplasty? When you decide to have your ear pinned back or any cosmetic procedure think what exactly you want to change in shape. Ear shape had been prominent for a long time so what exactly triggered to go for the procedure. Evidence suggests that having prominent ears can affect self-esteem and confidence. Next thing to do research about your procedure, recovery and possible complications and outcome. It is always good to write any query you have before you do your consultation. What is the cost involved for pinnaplasty or otoplasty? The average cost of ear correction surgery (pinnaplasty) in the UK ranges from £3500 - £5000. You should always think of any additional cost of consultation or investigations required. It is very important to discuss this with the hospital and surgeon as cosmetic surgery are not covered by most insurance companies and on NHS. What makes our ears look prominent? ...