Risks
The creation of protruding ears is a surgical procedure, regardless of the method chosen. For this reason, the general complications of surgical procedures may occur. If the application of ears is performed under general anesthesia, the cardiovascular system may be affected.
In addition, if protruding ears are surgically applied, there is a risk of wound healing disorders in the area of the surgical site. The occurrence of infections after the operation is also not uncommon. In addition, there is a risk that the surgical procedure will not be successful and that further surgery will be necessary.
Especially with the traditional methods, taking off the head bandage too early can cause the ears to return to their original position. After the surgical application of the protruding ears, the cooperation of the patient is therefore indispensable. In addition, depending on the chosen surgical method, scars and retractions may occur. Especially with the procedure according to Converse, many patients develop unsightly retractions on the front of the ears. The reason for this is the lack of preparation of the cartilage in front of the ear.
Costs
The cost of surgical correction of protruding ears depends on various factors. Above all, the individual position of the ears, the extent of the treatment and the amount of consumables required are decisive for the calculation of the costs. In addition, it must be noted that in addition to the preventive examination, additional costs for the expenses for: Also the costs for the aftercare examinations must be paid by the patient as a rule.
In general, however, it can be assumed that the costs for the application of protruding ears are within a comparatively affordable range. Roughly speaking, the costs of fitting protruding ears in Germany can be assumed to be between 1,500 and 2,800 euros. Patients who decide to have the operation performed abroad can save up to 70 percent of the costs.
In this context, however, it is important to make sure that the chosen clinic meets certain standards. Particularly with regard to hygiene and sterile work, no compromises should be made. Furthermore, before performing this plastic-aesthetic surgery, it should be considered that further costs may be incurred due to possible complications.
The statutory health insurance companies are not obliged to pay for treatment measures that are necessary due to plastic surgery.It is therefore advisable to take out a special insurance policy that covers these additional costs if necessary. The costs for such an insurance amount to on the average uniquely 80 euro. In the case of small children with protruding ears, it may be possible under certain circumstances for the statutory health insurance to cover the costs.
Parents of affected children should therefore contact the responsible health insurance company and describe the situation. In general, the younger the affected child, the more likely it is that the health insurance company will cover the full costs. It can be assumed that the costs of putting on protruding ears are usually covered in full for children who have not yet reached the age of six. For children who have not yet reached the age of twelve, a portion of the costs incurred are usually covered.
- The operating room
- The technical devices
- The surgical team
- The surgeon
- And the anaesthetists have to deal with.
