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Ear correction
What are the limitations?

Prominent ear correction is most often performed during childhood. However, it is best to operate when the patient is five years old or more. Before this age, the ear is considerably smaller than its adult size and the cartilage is very floppy and more difficult to mould surgically.

Although parents may feel that their child's ears should be corrected to prevent anticipated teasing, it is preferable to wait until the child recognises the problem and wishes for correction. Children are generally more co-operative with the surgery and dressings and happier with the outcome when they fully understand why the surgery is taking place.

Pinnaplasty is also performed during the teenage years and in adult life when either a local or general anaesthetic can be used. There is no upper age limit at which prominent ears maybe fixed.

 

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