Probably no other physical characteristic cries out for facial plastic surgery more than protruding ears, especially in the Western civilization. Children, long the victims of cruel nicknames are the most likely candidates for otoplasty but surgery can be performed at any age. The social security now takes in charge medical fee.

A consultation with a facial plastic surgeon can help parents decide what is best for their child, not only aesthetically but also psychologically and physically.

Different approaches are possible depending on the results of the preoperative analysis.
It is conventional to distinguish cartilage weakening and technical-sections of cartilage resection.

In our opinion, cartilage weakening will result in a soft and natural ear curvature.

The procedure is done under general anesthesia in children and under local anesthesia in adults.
In children we practice this intervention after 8 years
(when the ear is fully grown) and only when the motivation is clearly expressed.