From a surgical point of view the ideal age for otoplasty in children is at the age of 7 or 8 years and not before 4 years of age. The operation is often performed at the age of 5 or 6 years i.e. before theContinue reading →

Emotional stability is the primary factor to be considered before any aesthetic surgery is performed – and this is especially important when performing the operation on children. Some children are able to grow up happily with prominent ears with little related self-consciousness from them. OtherContinue reading →

Otoplasty is usually performed as a day procedure in hospital under general anaesthetic. Following surgery, a bulky bandage will be placed over the ears to protect them for one week. After removal of this dressing a head band is worn just at night for aContinue reading →