Ear Reshaping

Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.

For the most part, the operation is done on children between the ages of 4 and 14. Ears are almost fully grown by age four, and the earlier the surgery, the less teasing and ridicule the child will have to endure. Ear surgery on adults is also possible, and there are generally no additional risks associated with ear surgery on an older patient.

There are a number of otoplasty techniques that Dr. Griffin will discuss with you during your consultation.

The procedure is done on an outpatient basis, but special protective precautions are necessary to protect the ears for several weeks.