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Before - frontal
Before - Frontal view. Forgot to add the before photo with my last update so here it is. On both ears the conchal bowl sits further out than the helical rim, especially right ear. Aim of that part of the surgery was to reduce the asymmetry by making conchal bowl of right ear less prominent and bringing helical rim of left ear out.
Update - asked to upload before & after frontal view
On both ears the conchal bowl sits further out than the helical rim, especially right ear. Aim of that part of the surgery was to reduce the asymmetry by making conchal bowl of right ear less prominent and bringing helical rim of left ear out.
Ear Reduction, Reshaping and Pinning
As a child, I had been called Dumbo or Spock on account of my large pointy ears. My ears were also not same shape and the conchal bowl was much more prominent on the right. There was also a Darwins turbercule on the rim of the right ear. I had no previous treatment.
I consulted two surgeons before David Gault, both said the surgery was very difficult to change the shape and conchal prominence and were unable to make my ears smaller, but failed to mention that ears can be reduced in size, which I was unaware of at the time. As the surgeons weren't confident, I decided to consult David Gault, a specialist in ear surgery and the inventor of Ear Buddies. I went to the Clementine Churchill Hospital (BMI) in Middlesex, it was very easy to access (away from centre of London). As I found out, the op could be done under local anaesthetic so I could drive there and back the same day.
I had one appointment for initial assessment then the op a month or so later. At the assessment, I could tell almost instantly that Mr Gault is right at the top of his league. Dynamic, caring, a great communicator and a wicked sense of humour. He said I would need two ops 3 months apart: (1) scaphal reduction and ear lobe reduction to make ears 10mm smaller and less pointed (£6k)
(2) pin back right ear and remove Darwins turbercule (£2.5k)
I agreed and booked the first surgery. I was very anxious on the day of the surgery but Mr Gault was so understanding and compassionate and took the time to speak with me after the surgery. One week later the head bandage was removed and i was thrilled to see that my ears were much smaller and less pointed. They were also much more symmetrical and i could tell the right ear had been pinned back. Mr Gault confirmed there was no need for a second surgery so the total cost all-in turned out to be £5.5k (the hospital gave a discount on the hospital fee.
In every sense, he had under-promised and over-delivered. I had saved 3k and the inconvenience of a second surgery and my ears were 12.5mm (not 10mm) smaller which was a bonus. I had one tiny retained suture that worked its way naturally out of the ear after 3 months. I am so thrilled with the result. I may have paid £5.5k to David Gault for the surgery, but it is me who will be forever in his debt!
I consulted two surgeons before David Gault, both said the surgery was very difficult to change the shape and conchal prominence and were unable to make my ears smaller, but failed to mention that ears can be reduced in size, which I was unaware of at the time. As the surgeons weren't confident, I decided to consult David Gault, a specialist in ear surgery and the inventor of Ear Buddies. I went to the Clementine Churchill Hospital (BMI) in Middlesex, it was very easy to access (away from centre of London). As I found out, the op could be done under local anaesthetic so I could drive there and back the same day.
I had one appointment for initial assessment then the op a month or so later. At the assessment, I could tell almost instantly that Mr Gault is right at the top of his league. Dynamic, caring, a great communicator and a wicked sense of humour. He said I would need two ops 3 months apart: (1) scaphal reduction and ear lobe reduction to make ears 10mm smaller and less pointed (£6k)
(2) pin back right ear and remove Darwins turbercule (£2.5k)
I agreed and booked the first surgery. I was very anxious on the day of the surgery but Mr Gault was so understanding and compassionate and took the time to speak with me after the surgery. One week later the head bandage was removed and i was thrilled to see that my ears were much smaller and less pointed. They were also much more symmetrical and i could tell the right ear had been pinned back. Mr Gault confirmed there was no need for a second surgery so the total cost all-in turned out to be £5.5k (the hospital gave a discount on the hospital fee.
In every sense, he had under-promised and over-delivered. I had saved 3k and the inconvenience of a second surgery and my ears were 12.5mm (not 10mm) smaller which was a bonus. I had one tiny retained suture that worked its way naturally out of the ear after 3 months. I am so thrilled with the result. I may have paid £5.5k to David Gault for the surgery, but it is me who will be forever in his debt!
Provider Review
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
The Portland Hospital, 205-209 Great Portland Street, London,