Otoplasty also kwon as cosmetic ear surgery is a procedure to change the shape, position, or size of the ears.

You might choose to have otoplasty if it bothers you that your ears are too far from your head. You might also consider otoplasty of one or both of your ears are misshapen due to injury or a birth defect.

Otoplasty can be performed at any age once the ears have reached their full size (usually after 5 years old) through adulthood.

Otoplasty will not change the location of your ears or alter your ability to hear.

After an otoplasty, the ears are covered with bandages to protect and support them.

Avoid sleeping on your side to avoid putting pressure on your ears.

Also try not to rub or apply excessive force to the incisions.