Ears may be angled forward more than normal due to anatomical or developmental problems. The surgery to correct these disorders is called otoplasty (prominent ear surgery).
The first is that the ear socket, called the “concha,” is deeper than normal. This depth causes the ear to angle forward more than the sides. The second reason is that the second outer fold of the ear, called the “antihelix,” is less angled than normal. This causes the outer half of the ear to angle outward more than normal.
Corrective surgery is performed by shaping the cartilages and placing permanent stitches. The surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia. After the surgery, ear bands are used until the ears heal at the corrected angles. In this way, the ears are healed at the desired angles.
The most ideal result is achieved if the surgery is performed at the age of 6, when cartilage development is complete but shaping is possible. Performing it before school age is also the most appropriate time psychologically recommended. Otoplasty surgery is possible at any age over the age of six.
