Ear Surgery

What can ear surgery treat?

● Overly large ears – a condition called macrotia● Protruding ears occurring on one or both sides in varying degrees – not associated with hearing loss● Adult dissatisfaction with previous ear surgery

Who is a good candidate for ear surgery?

Children who are good candidates for ear surgery are:
● Healthy, without a life-threatening illness or untreated chronic ear infections● Generally 5 years old, or when a child's ear cartilage is stable enough for correction● Cooperative and follow instructions well● Able to communicate their feelings and do not voice objections when surgery is discussed
Teenagers and adults who are good candidates for ear surgery are:
● Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing● Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for ear surgery● Nonsmokers
Ear surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.