Large, protruding ears can be corrected through a procedure called otoplasty. Most ear surgery operations are performed on children between the ages of 4 and 14, though it is not uncommon for adults to have ear surgery as well.

For school-age children, large, protruding ears can be an embarrassment and the source of much teasing and ridicule from classmates. Most patients undergo this procedure during early childhood, though ear surgery on adults is also possible, and there are generally no additional risks associated with ear surgery on an older patient.

Otoplasty is performed under local sedation in the doctor’s office. The ear surgery procedure, which takes roughly 2-3 hours, requires the surgeon to remove skin and cartilage from the back of the ear. Sutures are placed behind the ear and over the repaired cartilage. Scars are usually well hidden, and patients are usually back to school or work within a week.

Dr. Daniel Man and his staff will be happy to discuss ear surgery with you. Please call for a private consultation at 1-800-232-5508 or schedule an appointment online.