What the clinician needs to assess
Assessment includes cartilage shape, skin, asymmetry, previous injury or surgery and general health. A history of thick or keloid scars is relevant. The person should understand the recovery protections needed and choose surgery for their own concern rather than pressure from others.
Questions about your ear correction plan
Which part of my ear causes the prominence?
How much asymmetry is likely to remain?
Where will scars lie?
When can I use glasses, headphones and sports headwear?
Explore ear correction options in Korea
Review the procedure and relevant clinic menus before contacting a care team.
Explore procedure & clinicsUnderstand the proposed method
Cartilage reshaping: Changes selected structural contours; technique depends on the anatomical concern.
Suture-based repositioning: Sutures may help reshape or reposition selected structures and have their own risks.
Lobule correction: Addresses the earlobe and should be distinguished from cartilage surgery.
Discuss risk before consent
Risks include bleeding or hematoma, infection, scarring, contour irregularity, asymmetry, altered sensation and the need for revision. Sutures can create their own issues. Discuss scar history and ask how persistent discomfort, swelling or changes in ear position will be checked.
Agree the follow-up plan
Dressings or protective headwear may be prescribed. Avoid unapproved pressure or trauma and follow the clinic’s instructions for sleep, glasses, headphones and sport. Ask when dressings are reviewed and what symptoms require earlier contact. The postoperative position should be assessed over healing rather than judged only immediately after bandage removal.