Procedure -Ear surgery is commonly done on children between ages 5 and 10 years old. If the surgery is performed before the child recognizes the aesthetic difference compared to other children, he or she may not understand the reason for the operation and may feel that an unnecessary and inconvenient treatment has been done. The surgery is conducted so that the barely any scaring is left. The cartilage is remodeled and reduced and the surgeons shape it so that the ears become esthetically pleasing. Bandages do need to be worn for a week after the procedure.

Duration - 1 hour

Anesthetic - local anesthetic

Hospital stay - Patient may leave the clinic the same day.

Risks and Side effects -Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness and numbness. Infection of cartilage, excess scarring, blood clots and hematoma. Mismatched, or artificial-looking ears. Repeat surgery to correct recurrence of protrusion.