Otoplasty can improve the shape or positioning of your ears.  It can also reduce the size of your ears if they are large in proportion to your other features.  Ear Surgery is often recommended for children as they near total ear development at age 5 or 6.  This helps to eliminate potential psychological trauma from the teasing of classmates.

Adults may also have their ears reshaped.  As long as you are in good health, there is no upper age limit for the surgery.

The supporting tissue of the ears called cartilage is reshaped in order to position your ears closer to your head.  This is usually accomplished through incisions placed behind your ears.  Subsequent scars will be concealed in the natural skin crease.

After surgery you are instructed to wear a bandage for approximately 3 weeks to ensure that your ears heal in the new corrected position.  You can resume nonstrenuous activities within one week.