Cosmetic Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Prominent or protruding ears can be a source of embarrassment and mental anguish for many people, especially children. In the past few decades, thousands of individuals have been physically as well as psychologically helped through a surgical procedure called otoplasty. Otoplasty, sometimes described as "pinning back" the ears, is designed to change the ear's shape and contour. It may be performed on anyone over the age of five or six years old, the age at which ear growth is almost complete. For those children with severely protruding ears, Dr. Kayem recommends that the surgery be performed at an early age, usually prior to starting school and before they are subjected to psychological stress related to the condition.