Ear correction and treatment for protruding ears in Cairns

For children, ears that stick out can be a source of teasing and unhappiness. Ear reshaping, also known as otoplasty, is a very simple procedure that is normally performed on children around age 6, but can be performed on adults as well.

Most often, otoplasty is used to correct ears that stick out too far from the head, but can also be used to correct ears that have failed to develop correctly.

Ear reshaping surgery is usually performed under a general anaesthetic as day surgery.

Who is a candidate for ear reshaping surgery?

• People who have ears that stick out
• People who have a very large conchal bowl (inside the ear)
• People who are not happy with the general shape of their ears
• People whose ears have a cauliflower appearance (usually through contact sport)

The otoplasty procedure

An otoplasty procedure usually takes between one to two hours to perform, though it may take longer if the procedure is very complicated. The method used to perform the surgery on the ear will depend on the specifics of the problem.

If you have been considering ear-reshaping surgery, either for yourself or for your child, schedule a consultation with Dr Ling. We can then determine together whether you are a good candidate for the surgery and discuss all possible outcomes with you.