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Cosmetic Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Perhaps no other physical characteristic cries out for facial plastic surgery more than protruding ears. Children, long the victims of cruel nicknames such as “Dumbo” or “Mickey Mouse,” are the most likely candidates for cosmetic ear surgery, but this surgery can be performed at any age after the ears have reached full size, usually around five or six years of age. Even if the ears are only mildly distorted, the condition can lead to self-consciousness and poor adaptation to school. When it comes to otoplasty, conventional wisdom is ‘the earlier the better’ once the cartilages are ready. Adults may also benefit from otoplasty, and often choose this operation in conjunction with other facial plastic surgical procedures. Frequently, adults with protruding ears grow tired of limiting their hairstyles to cover their ears. Not only is it possible to “pin back” ears, but ears can also be reshaped, reduced in size, or made more symmetrical.
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