Treatment Analysis

Otoplasty is a fairly popular treatment amongst children (and to a lesser extent adults) who want to fix protruding ears or other ear deformities. Conducted from as early as the age of 5, this surgical solution allows the doctor to change the shape, position or size of the ears. The aim of the surgery can either be to correct a deformity or improve the appearance of one’s ears.

There are three core otoplasty options available: a) ear augmentation b) otopexy (ear pin back) and c) ear reduction – each of which can effectively treat your ear concerns.

Patient Psychology

Patients, and children in particular tend to seek out otoplasty surgery to treat protruding or deformed ears primarily due to bullying and/or self-esteem reasons. The range of problems varies from having too large or protruding ears, to even missing ears, however the good news is that science has you covered!