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Otoplasty
op-ear deformity is a condition whereby the ears protrude abnormally
from the side of the head. Instead of slanting backward, they stick almost straight out
and look excessively large. For young children this obvious difference can be a source
of embarrassment and teasing. Ears usually reach their adult size by the age of 5 or 6.
Correction of this problem can be done anytime thereafter.
The ear is reformed by removing skin and cartilage from the ear's back side, re-creating natural folds, and then sewing everything into a more flattened position. A headband will need to be worn for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. Rarely are there any noticable scars. Children require general anesthesia for this procedure, but teenagers and adults can be done under local anesthesia. Surgery is often performed in the hospital, but it requires no overnight stay.