Procedures
Ear Shaping / Otoplasty
This surgery is done for ears which are prominent or stand-out. The patient is frequently very self-conscious in regards to this. Ears are almost fully grown within the first six years, so the surgery can be done anytime after that age. It works well on both boys and girls, but girls are especially likely to have this surgery, as prominent ears may prevent them from wearing their hair up or behind their ears. This surgery should be quite successful and able to be done with no visible scars.
The incision is made on the back of the ear. Both the concha (the shell portion of the ear next to the ear canal) and a special fold called the antihelical fold are responsible for the prominence and they are both corrected. This should result in a very natural, non-surgical appearance when done correctly.