Prominent ears can disrupt the natural balance of the face and attract unwanted attention, including teasing and bullying. Often people who have protruding ears suffer from self-consciousness and low self-esteem. Our medical team performs ear shaping surgery, technically called otoplasty to improve the appearance and position of the ears.

Otoplasty is typically performed in an outpatient setting. Children often require general anesthesia, while local anesthesia with or without sedation can be used for teens and adults. Our medical team usually completes the surgery within 2 hours. Incisions are concealed behind the ears and along the natural contours of the ear to minimize the appearance of scars.