Ear Surgery
Type of Procedure: Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS)
Price: USD 1,500
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Service Inclusions

Surgical Fee
Doctor fee
Clinical interview/surgery consultation
Post Operative Care
All medicine supplies
Postoperative check-up at the hospital on a follow up schedule
There is no extra cost if any correction or additional checkups are required.
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Facts at a glance

Surgical Procedure
Ear SurgerySurgery begins with an incision just behind the ear, in the natural fold where the ear is joined to the head. The surgeon will then remove the necessary amounts of cartilage and skin required to achieve the right effect. In some cases, the surgeon will trim the cartilage, shaping it into a more desirable form and then pin the cartilage back with permanent sutures to secure the cartilage.
In other instances, the surgeon will not remove any cartilage at all, using stitches to hold the cartilage permanently in place. After sculpting the cartilage to the desired shape, the surgeon will apply sutures to anchor the ear until healing occurs to hold the ear in the desired position.
Technique
An incision is made in the back of the ear so cartilage can be sculpted or folded. Stitches are used to close the incision and help maintain the new shape.
Duration of Operation
Two hours
Risks and Complications
The risks are minimum. There will be a thin white scar behind the ear after healing. Because this scar is in a natural crease behind the ear, the problem of visibility is inconsequential. Anything unusual should be reported to the surgeon immediately.
After Care
Soft dressings applied to the ears will remain for a few days. Most patients experience some mild discomfort. If you are accustomed to sleeping on your side, your sleep patterns may be disrupted for a week or so because you cannot put any pressure on the ear areas. Headbands are sometimes recommended to hold the ears in the desired position for two weeks after the surgery.
Recovery
Adults and children are usually up and around a few hours after surgery. The patients head will be wrapped in a bulking bandage to promote the best molding and healing.
Avoid bending ears for a month or so.
Result
This procedure has the effect of creating normal-appearing ears that lie neatly, close to the side of the head, whilst keeping the scar hidden behind the ear.
Hospital Admission
Patients do not usually need to remain overnight at the hospital.
Anesthetic
Local Anesthesia
Pre Operative Care

Inform us about any allergies, any serious medical condition(s), and all medications you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription)

Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing medicines for two weeks prior to surgery.

Post Operative Care
Most normal activities can be resumed within a few weeks, but you will need to be very careful to protect your ears for at least 6 weeks, or possibly even longer. In order to make sure that there is no infection or bleeding in the ear after the surgery, you must be very careful to protect the ears and keep them clean.
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Preparation

Passport and Visa
Please forward the copy of your passport to us before the arriving date.
US citizens can call San Francisco information (415) 744-4444 or you can search under "U.S. Government offices" in the white pages to find the phone number of your local passport office.
For most tourists, a stay of no more than 30 days does not require a VISA. For further information on Thailand's entry/exit requirements, please contact the Thai consulate in your country or your travel agent.
Flight Arrangement
Our recommended airlines are Thai International, Northwest, Lufthansa, Singapore, and EVA which has wide seats.
Expenses
Surgical fee is $USD 1,500
If you are HIV positive, then you are a risk to hospital personel. For this reason you need to pay an extra 60% to the original charge.
Airport Immigration and Customs
Please present the supporting documents confirming the scheduled operation upon request. Please do not carry any unnecessary drugs or dangerous objects in your luggage.
Appointment
The operation can be arranged once you have all required papers ready. Just inform us of your earliest convenient date prior to arrival, either by clicking here to contact us via e-mail.
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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ : Surgical Procedure
Will the operation affect my hearing?
No. Only the outer ear is operated on, not the middle or inner ear, where hearing takes place.
How quick is recovery from Ear Surgery?
Adults and children are usually up and around within a few hours of surgery, although you may prefer to stay overnight in the hospital with a child until all the effects of general anesthesia wear off. The patient's head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage immediately following surgery to promote the best molding and healing. The ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but this can be relieved by medication. Within a few days, the bulky bandages will be replaced by a lighter head dressing similar to a headband. Be sure to follow your surgeon's directions for wearing this dressing, especially at night. Stitches are usually removed, or will dissolve, in about a week. Any activity in which the ear might be bent should be avoided for a month or so. Most adults can go back to work about five days after surgery. Children can go back to school after seven days or so, if they're careful about playground activity. You may want to ask your child's teacher to keep an eye on the child for a few weeks.
FAQ : Result
What is the long-term outcome like for most people?
The results are usually permanent, although there is always some small amount of "springing back" of the ears due to the elastic recoil of the ear cartilage.
Will there be any visible scars?
In most cases, no. The scars are hidden behind the ear. However, if you are prone to scarring problems such as keloids, you should discuss this with your doctor before the procedure.
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