tmrFebruary 15, 2021
Otoplasty: Introduction
Otoplasty, also known as cosmetic ear surgery, is a procedure for changing position, shape, or size of the ears. It involves surgical reshaping of the pinna or outer ear in order to improve its appearance or to correct defects, if any.
The procedure is more common during childhood but also can be performed at any age after the ears have reached their full size. It can also be done at the age of three.
Otoplasty can be used to correct he defects that are present in the ear structure at the time of birth. The procedure can treat macrotia, a condition having overly large ears and protruding ears