If you or your child have ears that are prominent, protrusive or deformed, then perhaps you should consider ear surgery (otoplasty). 

Otoplasty can be performed with sedation or general anesthesia depending on the age of the patient.  All surgeries are done on an outpatient basis.  Usually the surgery involves recontouring the ear cartilage and repositioning the ear closer to the head.  Incisions are located behind the ear and heal very well. 

Pain is mild and we protect the ears with a bulky wrapping for about a week.  After that, the ears should be protected from injury for about 4-6 weeks.  Children will miss about a week of school and 6-8 weeks of gym class.

Since the ear stops growing about age 4, the surgery can be planned anytime thereafter.  Children start being ridiculed and teased when they start school.  Commonly surgery is planned for a 6-8 year old, at the parents' and child's discretion.

If you have any questions regarding otoplasty please contact our office.

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