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Dr Buddy Beaini has performed over 7,500 Threadlift Treatments
Dr Beaini has performed over 3,500 Non-Surgical Otoplasty Treatments
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For Redfern patients concerned about prominent ears, thread-based ear pinning is one possible alternative to conventional surgical otoplasty. Permanent sutures are introduced through small needle-entry points to support a more defined fold and bring suitable parts of the ear closer to the head.
The method avoids cartilage-cutting incisions, but it remains an invasive medical procedure performed with local anaesthetic. Results depend on the underlying anatomy, and a thread technique cannot reliably correct every form of prominence or produce perfectly matching ears.
MD Cosmedical Solutions assesses Redfern patients at its nearby Sydney CBD clinic. Consultation includes examination of cartilage shape and strength, discussion of the desired profile, comparison with surgery, and a clear review of healing requirements and risks.
An ear may project because the antihelical fold is underdeveloped, the conchal bowl is deep, the cartilage is firm, or several features occur together. The position of the earlobe and differences between the two ears also affect how a correction should be planned.
Sutures are most useful when a fold can be created or reinforced without removing cartilage. If prominence is mainly caused by a large conchal bowl, very resistant cartilage or complex asymmetry, surgical otoplasty may offer greater control and should be discussed.
Potential complications include infection, bleeding, prolonged pain, contour irregularity, asymmetry, palpable or visible sutures, extrusion, granuloma, loss of correction and the need for revision or surgical treatment.
Patients travelling from Redfern to the Sydney CBD clinic should plan to protect the ears from pressure, pulling and moisture during the early healing period. Any prescribed medicines and instructions about washing, sleeping, headband use, exercise and contact sport should be followed precisely.
Increasing pain, spreading redness, discharge, fever, an exposed thread or a sudden change in ear position requires prompt contact with the clinic. Follow-up allows healing and symmetry to be reviewed, but no exact angle, perfect bilateral match or permanent result can be promised.
Special permanent mattresses of threads are administered invisibly under the skin using a series of small micro-needle holes on the inner ear surface. These threads repair the underdeveloped antihelix fold of the ear, pinning the ears back into a desirable natural ear lobe position. The only visible signs of the procedure are microscopic needle stick incision points on the inner ear that disappear within a week. Patients can see the results immediately after the procedure.
Non-Surgical Otoplasty advantages:
Bat Ear Correction procedures have been performed internationally for over 26 years, with excellent long-term results for most patients. Some patients may require a simple follow-up maintenance treatment.
Local anaesthesia with some mild sedatives may be used. Routinely, Bat Ear Pinning procedures take approximately 60 minutes to perform.
Most patients can resume normal gentle activities soon after the procedure. After the procedure, there may be some mild pain, swelling, and bruising, which can be covered by hair or with a concealer.
Dr. Buddy Beaini, a leading Non-Surgical Bat Ear Pinning expert and leader, performs the bat ear correction treatments, with over 3,500 treatments performed to date.
The aftercare involves simple steps such as taking simple analgesia, keeping ears dry, avoiding picking at any small needle hole scabs, wearing headbands for the first 12 – 14 weeks during sleep time, and taking prophylactic antibiotics prescribed by the doctor for 7 days.
After the procedure, there will be mild tenderness, swelling, and bruising, which generally subsides within 5 to 10 days.
After the bat ear correction procedure, you may wash your face with a face towel and shower the rest of the body. Keep the ears dry for the first 3 days after the procedure.
No, there are no bandages required as there are no incisions. A protective headband is worn for the first 12 to 14 weeks during sleep time only.
No sports should be played for the first 2 weeks until the needle holes are sealed, and the ear tenderness has settled.
It is advisable not to have piercings in the direct proximity of the area of the procedure because accidental damage of the threads may occur, or an infection may be introduced to the area.
No, the ear pinning thread stitches do not dissolve and do not need to be removed.
Gradually diminishing pain is normal. On rare occasions, there may be a transient initial infection, which is treated with antibiotics.
Dr. Beaini recommends that the procedure not be performed until the patient is over 18 years old for specific reasons related to patient decision-making, post-treatment care, and ear development.
