Ear correction surgery is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to improve the position, shape, size, or symmetry of the ears. It commonly involves reshaping or repositioning ear cartilage to correct prominent or protruding ears.

Otoplasty is the medical term for surgery that modifies the external ear. It may involve correcting prominent ears, reshaping cartilage, improving symmetry, or reducing selected ear deformities.

Otoplasty is a broad term covering several types of ear correction surgery. Ear pinning specifically refers to procedures that reduce excessive ear projection by bringing the ears closer to the head.

Otoplasty is often considered from approximately 5–6 years of age, when the external ears have achieved much of their adult size.

Yes. Otoplasty can be performed on adults of different ages, provided they are medically suitable. Although adult ear cartilage is generally firmer than children's cartilage, effective reshaping techniques are available.

Yes. Correcting prominent or protruding ears is one of the most common reasons for otoplasty. The surgeon adjusts the cartilage folds or ear position to reduce excessive projection.

Yes. Ear reduction surgery can decrease selected dimensions of excessively large ears.

Yes. Surgery can improve differences in ear projection, shape, or position.

Yes. Unilateral otoplasty may be performed when only one ear is prominent or asymmetrical. The surgeon considers both ears during planning to achieve the best possible balance.

The surgeon commonly makes an incision behind the ear to access the cartilage. Specialised sutures, cartilage reshaping, or cartilage reduction techniques are used to create the desired position and contour. The incision is then closed, and a protective dressing may be applied.

Otoplasty typically takes approximately 1–2 hours. The duration depends on the complexity of the correction, whether one or both ears are treated, and the surgical technique.

Changes in ear position are usually visible soon after the initial dressing is removed. However, swelling and tissue settling may continue for several weeks or months. More stable results are commonly assessed after approximately 3–6 months.

Yes. Reduction otoplasty may be suitable for patients with excessively large ears. The procedure differs from standard ear pinning because it may involve removing selected cartilage and skin.

Yes. Torn or stretched earlobes can often be repaired through a relatively minor surgical procedure.

Yes. In selected adults, otoplasty may be combined with other facial procedures when clinically appropriate.