Developmental problems of the ear can cause the ears to seem larger in proportion to other features of your face or to protrude out in a conspicuous way. In such cases the position of the ear can be changed in order to place it closer to the head and therefore eliminate this effect.

Although surgery of the ear can be performed at any age, many surgeons recommend that it be done at about the age of five or six when the ear has completely developed to its adult size. In this way, you can avoid the psychological trauma that the child experiences by having large protruding ears when entering school.

The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia especially if it is a child. Adults can do it with either local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia. The incision is located in an inconspicuous area behind the ear. The excessively large or misshapen cartilage is either cut or scored, bringing it into a normal position with the help of strategically placed sutures.

After surgery a bandage will cover the ear for several days. Once the tissues have healed the position of the ear will not change. The patient can return to his normal activities in a few days and to strenuous exercises in a few weeks.

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