Otoplasty

This procedure is developed to reduce the projection of prominent ears. Ears can be prominent for a variety of reasons the two most common of which is a malformation of the cartilage which causes a lack of definition on the inside of the ear next to the edge (Fig. 1) or a over-projection of all structures by over-development of the major cartilage responsible for ear support (Fig. 2). Depending on the type of problem present the procedure may take a variety of forms, but will attempt to create a normal shaped ear (Fig. 3) in a proper location.