Ear reconstruction clinics, wards and treatments

Clinics

Patients are seen in the Microtia Clinic where the plastic surgeon, ear, nose and throat, prosthetics and charitable services sit together and view patients as a multidisciplinary team. As such, our patients benefit from a holistic approach and shared decision-making.

Treatments

Autologous ear reconstruction is performed in two stages. The first stage is to sculpt the new ear and place it under the skin on the side where the ear should be. The second stage involves creating the space behind the new ear. Medpore ear reconstruction is done in one stage. Both procedures require admission to hospital for a short period of time.

Ward 5

Young people receiving ear reconstruction are cared for a team of dedicated nurses, anaesthetists and physiotherapists on Ward 5, located on the first floor of the Children's Hospital. Patients stay in for two to five days after the first stage and overnight after the second stage. Our wards are very friendly, and families are supported throughout their stay.