Having prominent ears can wreak havoc on the self-esteem. Children can be particularly cruel, calling their peers names like Dumbo, and that can contribute to insecurity and lowered self-esteem. This...

Any surgical procedure, cosmetic or not, brings with it the risk of complications. If you are considering otoplasty, or ear surgery, for yourself or your child, it’s imperative that you...

Many teens are getting tired of being bullied over how they look. Changing clothes is an easy fix when the issue is style. When a teen has ears that stick...

Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is a surgical procedure that corrects aesthetic flaws or deformities with the ear. It’s most commonly requested by parents whose child is at risk...

A Basic Guideline Most otoplasty patients are eager to remove post-surgical bandages and see their newly reconstructed ears immediately following surgery.  However, it is important to realize that otoplasty recovery consists...

Your big ears have heard some pretty nasty things. Incessant teasing and name calling – especially if you are the subject of the putdowns – don’t always go in one...