Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)

Otoplasty, often called ear pinning or ear reshaping surgery, changes the size, shape or position of the ears so they sit in natural balance with the rest of the face. It is most commonly used to set prominent ears that stick out closer to the head, but it can also reduce overly large ears, correct asymmetry between the two sides and rebuild ears that are misshapen from birth or after an injury. Because the work is hidden in the natural crease behind the ear, the change is striking while the surgery itself stays discreet. Otoplasty is performed in both adults and children, and many people travel abroad for it to reach experienced facial surgical teams, shorter waiting times and the chance to recover privately away from their everyday surroundings.