Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Tbilisi

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed July 1, 2026

Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) in Tbilisi is available at 1 hospital in the Voumed network.

Otoplasty, often called ear pinning or ear reshaping surgery, changes the size, shape or position of the ears so they sit in natural balance with the rest of the face. It is most commonly used to set prominent ears that stick out closer to the head, but it can also reduce overly large ears, correct asymmetry between the two sides and rebuild ears that are misshapen from birth or after an injury. Because the work is hidden in the natural crease behind the ear, the change is striking while the surgery itself stays discreet. Otoplasty is performed in both adults and children, and many people travel abroad for it to reach experienced facial surgical teams, shorter waiting times and the chance to recover privately away from their everyday surroundings.

At a glance

Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia for children; local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia for adults
Hospital stay: usually a day case, with no overnight stay
Procedure time: about 1 to 2 hours for both ears
Recovery: a protective dressing for several days, then a soft headband at night for a few weeks; most people return to light routines within about a week
Time before flying home: usually 5 to 7 days, once the dressing is removed and early healing is confirmed
Results visible: a clear change as soon as the dressing comes off, with the final shape settling over a few weeks

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