By surgically creating natural contours, the outer ear may be positioned closer to the head. In children, otoplasties are typically performed at about five years of age, when there is enough growth to the ear to perform surgery. Adults often require more extensive surgical reshaping because of the stiffness of their cartilage. Nonetheless, excellent results can be achieved.

For more information about how an otoplasty is performed, please see the AAFPRS website at: http://www.aafprs.org/patient/procedures/otoplasty.html