Protruding Ears (Otoplasty)

Otoplasty
Ear surgery or otoplasty, can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear. Otoplasty can correct a defect in the ear structure that is present at birth that becomes apparent with development or it can treat deformed ears caused by injury. Ear surgery creates a natural shape, while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face.

This surgery is done to correc Overly large ears — a rare condition called macrotia, Protruding ears or bat ears occurring on one or both sides in varying degrees.

This surgery is possible at any age, but is often recommended for children as they near total ear development at age five or six. When the ears are corrected prior to the child entering school, the surgery helps eliminate potential psychological trauma.This surgery can be done under general anaesthesia for children and under local anaesthesia for adults.