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Ear pinning

Treatment Effect

Treatment Results

- Immediate Effects: Ear enhancement becomes visibly three-dimensional and protruding right after hyaluronic acid injection; surgical correction significantly alters ear shape, transforming flat ears or prominent ears into elf ears.

- Long-term Effects: The results of hyaluronic acid injection typically last 6 to 12 months, requiring repeat treatments to maintain the appearance; surgical correction provides permanent results, allowing you to retain the elf ear shape long-term.

Is this suitable for me?

Suitable for the following groups:

- Individuals born with small, flat ears.

- People with贴发 ears (ears that lie flat against the head), where the ears are not visible from the front, affecting overall facial aesthetics.

- Those seeking a cute and youthful style who wish to enhance their appearance and camera presence by altering their ear shape.

Not suitable for the following groups:

- Minors, as ear cartilage has not yet fully developed.

- Individuals with ear conditions, such as otitis media.

- Those allergic to hyaluronic acid or with a history of severe allergies.

- Individuals currently taking anticoagulant medications or with blood clotting disorders.

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Hyaluronic acid injection primarily uses basic medical equipment such as syringes. In standard medical facilities, only disposable sterile syringes that meet national standards are used. Surgical correction requires professional surgical instruments, including scalpels, forceps, and sutures. The surgical equipment in legitimate hospitals undergoes rigorous disinfection and quality testing.

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Select Equipment

Hyaluronic acid injections primarily utilize basic medical devices such as syringes. In standard medical facilities, disposable sterile syringes compliant with national standards are typically employed. Surgical correction requires specialized surgical instruments, including scalpels, forceps, and sutures. Medical equipment used in reputable hospitals undergoes rigorous sterilization and quality inspections.

Price

- Hyaluronic acid injection: The cost ranges from approximately 20,000 to 60,000 KRW, depending on the brand and volume injected. For instance, one unit of Mona Lisa hyaluronic acid costs around 2,800 KRW; therefore, 10 units would cost about 30,000 KRW. For 10 units of Juvederm, the cost typically ranges from 60,000 to 70,000 KRW. - Surgical correction: The cost for conchal cartilage repair surgery in South Korea ranges from approximately 30,000 to 70,000 KRW.

Expected Outcome

Expected Results

After successful correction, the ears will appear more three-dimensional and refined, enhancing facial distinctiveness and beauty, creating a slimmer facial appearance, and improving overall aesthetics and photo quality.

However, please note that results may vary depending on individual physiology, the surgeon's expertise, and the chosen correction method; complete similarity to others' outcomes cannot be guaranteed.

Combination Therapy

Combination Therapy

Elf ear correction is typically performed as a standalone procedure. However, for individuals seeking a more harmonious facial contour, it can be combined with other aesthetic treatments such as facial fat grafting or Botox injections for slimming, to achieve an enhanced overall facial shaping effect.

Adverse Effects and Complications

Side Effects and Complications

- Hyaluronic Acid Injection:

- Localized Redness and Swelling, Pain: May occur shortly after injection and typically resolves spontaneously within a few days.

- Infection: If aseptic techniques are not strictly followed during injection, it may lead to ear infection, manifesting as redness, swelling, fever, and increased pain.

- Vascular Embolism: A serious complication; if hyaluronic acid accidentally enters a blood vessel, it can cause local skin necrosis, blindness, and other severe outcomes, though the incidence rate is low.

- Shape Deformation and Displacement: Improper injection techniques by the physician may result in unnatural ear shape, deformation, or displacement.

- Surgical Correction:

- Bleeding and Hematoma: Bleeding may occur during surgery, and a hematoma may form post-operatively, generally manageable through pressure, drainage, or similar methods.

- Infection: Surgical incisions may become infected, requiring timely antibiotic treatment.

- Scar Formation: Surgery leaves scars; although incisions behind the ear are relatively hidden, they may still affect aesthetics.

- Unsatisfactory Correction Outcome: Under-correction or over-correction may occur, potentially requiring a secondary surgical revision.

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Select Instruments

Ears of the Elf correction primarily involves syringes (for hyaluronic acid injections) and surgical instruments (for surgical correction). When selecting, focus on whether they are produced by legitimate manufacturers and possess necessary qualifications such as medical device registration certificates. You may request relevant certification documents from the medical facility to ensure the instruments used are safe and reliable.

Project Contraindications

Contraindications

- Individuals with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes that are not well-controlled.

- Those with ear inflammation, infection, or unhealed injuries.

- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

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Contraindications

- Individuals with severe systemic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes that are not adequately controlled.

- Individuals with ear inflammation, infection, or unhealed trauma.

- Pregnant and breastfeeding women.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Side effects

Side Effects and Complications

- Hyaluronic acid injection:

- Local redness, swelling, and pain: May occur shortly after injection and typically resolves on its own within a few days.

- Infection: If sterile procedures are not strictly followed during injection, it may lead to ear infection, manifesting as redness, swelling, fever, and intensified pain.

- Vascular embolism: A serious complication that occurs if hyaluronic acid accidentally enters a blood vessel, potentially causing local skin necrosis, blindness, and other severe consequences. However, the incidence rate is low.

- Shape distortion and displacement: Improper injection technique by the physician may result in unnatural ear shape, deformation, or displacement.

- Surgical correction:

- Bleeding and hematoma: Bleeding may occur during surgery, and hematoma may form post-operatively, generally manageable through pressure hemostasis, drainage, or other methods.

- Infection: Surgical incisions may become infected, requiring timely antibiotic treatment.

- Scar formation: Surgery will leave scars; although the incision behind the ear is relatively concealed, it may still affect aesthetics.

- Unsatisfactory correction results: Under-correction or over-correction may occur, potentially necessitating a secondary surgical revision.