Otoplasty / Ear correction
Prominent, protruding ears often look unnatural and can significantly impact one’s self-esteem. Many adults actually avoid certain hairstyles to keep their ears camouflaged from public view. Otoplasty is the medical name of the surgery performed to improve the shape and deformities of the ears. Whether the defect is since birth or caused by an injury, all ear deformities can be corrected by otoplasty. Even a small surgery correction can make a profound difference to the total appearance. Cosmetic deformities can cause immense psychological effect on an individual.Usually prominent ears stand out at an angle of more than 35%. Overdevelopment or underdevelopment of cartilage in the pinna or outer ear can also lead to protruding ears. Otoplasty surgery Gives a more natural look to the ears Balances and proportionates the size of ears can correct Macrotia – condition of more than usually large ears also corrects Microtia – condition when the ears are not properly de