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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Large or protruding ears can be a source of embarrassment or ridicule for both adults and for children. Adults often tire of having to wear particular hair styles in an effort to "hide" their ears. For children, it is usually a worse situation as kids with large or protruding ears can be victims of cruel taunting by their peers.

Ear surgery or otoplasty may be performed on adults or children, typically 5 years of age or older. Ears are nearly full grown by age four or five and the earlier the surgery, the less teasing a child may experience.

Plastic surgery can be performed to not only "pin back" the ears, but also to alter the position, or configuration of the ear. Patients of all ages experience very little pain with this procedure.