What can be done to correct protruding ears?
Otoplasty is an operation for changing the position of correcting protrusion of the ears and is usually performed through an incision behind the ear. The cartilages are reshaped until a normal contour is approached. Both ears are usually operated in a single operation. The scars are usually behind the ears and are only visible when the ear is pulled forward. After surgery, the ears may not match each other exactly. Normally, the ears of any individual are rarely alike. Although ears reshaped by surgery should have a good contour and be closer to the head, they may not be identical. Both ears are seldom seen at the same time, so that exact symmetry is not necessary for a good result.
