Otoplasty

If You’re considering Ear Surgery…

Some people are born with ears that stick out from the side of the head and are more prominent than others’. For these people, surgeons have developed the otoplasty procedure. This procedure surgically sets the ears back against the sides of the head. In this way the ears are brought to a normal position on the sides of the head.

The procedure can be performed on children beginning at age 5. It is important to perform the surgery as early as possible, to prevent teasing from other children, which can be emotionally stressful to the child. Adults can also be successfully treated with this surgery. Ear surgery can be performed – with no additional risks involved – on adult patients as well.

Planning For surgery

It is important to note that, most children who suffer from large or protruding ears will eventually desire the surgery themselves. This is the best of all situations, as it is always better to have the full cooperation of the child during the process and promotes better results physically and emotionally.