Prominent ears are often of great concern. Prominent ears may trouble people to an extent where they wear their hair long to cover the ears. They often feel that they are unable to wear their hair in certain styles. Many believe that ears that stick out make the individual look unintelligent. Children are teased at school. Adults are concerned about their looks to a point where it may affect their relationships.

The good news is that prominent ears can be corrected very successfully. It is possible to transform prominent ears into naturally angled, normally shaped and contoured ears. The operation is usually performed in a day surgery under twilight sedation and takes approximately an hour and a half. The entire operation is performed from the back of the ear so that no scars are visible from the front. The correction of prominent ears is an operation with very few complications and excellent success rates.

Is otoplasty for me?

Any of the following conditions may make you a good candidate for Otoplasty

• If you have prominent ears that stick out from your head
• If you have ears that are malformed in any way or shape
• If one ear is more prominent than the other
• If your ear is missing one of its folds
• If your earlobe is more prominent than the rest of the ear