Otoplasty/Prominent Ear Reduction

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to create a more natural-looking ear by reducing ear prominence. When the conchal bowl extends too far out from the head, it can make the ear protrude. During the otoplasty procedure, the spring, or memory in the cartilage, is broken so that it doesn’t resist change, and the extra conchal bowl is removed, if necessary, to allow for proper positioning. Suture techniques are then used to re-sculpt the ear so that it sets back more naturally.