Prominent ears
Ear surgery
Sets prominent ears closer to the head through a small incision behind the ear.
- In surgery
- 1–2 h
- Anesthesia
- Local + sedation
- Nights in clinic
- 0
- In Medellín
- 6 days
- Cleared to fly
- Day 6
- Back at desk work
- 7 days
- Final result
- 3 months
- From
- $2,600
- Who it’s for
- Adults bothered by ears that stick out or are uneven.
- How it’s done
- The cartilage is reshaped and held with fine sutures; the scar sits in the fold behind the ear.
- Not for you if
- You’re looking to change the size of the ear rather than its position.
Recovery,
week by week.
- Days 1–5
- Headband day and night, mild ache.
- Day 5
- Dressing off and check.
- Week 6
- Headband at night only until here.
- Month 3
- Final position.
Your trip
for this surgery.
What happens from home and what happens in Medellín, from the first video call to your result photos.
- In Medellín
- 6 days
- Cleared to fly
- Day 6
- Back at desk work
- 7 days
- Total from
- $3,530
Total includes surgery, recovery stay and airport transfers. Flights not included. Your surgeon confirms every date at consultation.
Ear surgerySample itinerary
- Day −30Video consultationPhotos, goals and a written quote with your surgeon.From home
- Day −7Labs and pre-op checklistBlood work at home, medication pause, flights booked.From home
- Day 0Arrive, consult in personAirport pickup, examination and surgical markings.Medellín
- Day 1Ear surgery1–2 h in surgery · local + sedation · back to your suite the same day.Clinic
- Days 2–5Recovery with nursingDaily nurse visits and check-ups with your surgeon.Recovery stay
- Day 6Cleared to flyFinal check with your surgeon, then home.Medellín
- Week 6Follow-up by videoPhotos and questions; most restrictions lifted.From home
- Month 3Result photosSame light, same angles as day 0.From home
Times vary with each patient and procedure. Flying earlier than your surgeon clears you raises the risk of blood clots.
Also in face.
| Procedure | In surgery | Nights in clinic | In Medellín | Cleared to fly | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | 2–3 h | 0 | 8 days | Day 8 | $4,200 |
| Eyelid surgery | 1–2 h | 0 | 7 days | Day 7 | $2,900 |
| Facelift | 4–5 h | 1 | 12 days | Day 12 | $7,500 |
Start with a
video consultation.
Thirty minutes with your surgeon from home. You get a written quote and dates, whether or not you go ahead.
Request a consultation