EAR CORRECTIVE SURGERY - Surgery & Holidays

Too much ear cartilage can result in prominent ears. The aim of Otoplasty is remodeling the ear to produce a more aesthetically pleasing shape.

 Ears are made of skin and most importantly, cartilage, which gives ears their complex shape. If the folds in the cartilage are poorly developed, prominence (sticking out) of the ears results. Occasionally an excess of cartilage worsens the prominence. It is a very common problem (5% of UK population) and although it is harmless it may make affected people feel insecure or embarrassed and can lead to teasing of affected schoolchildren. It often runs in families.

 The aim of the surgery is to remodel the ear cartilage to produce a more aesthetically pleasing shape and correct the prominence.