What to know
How it is performed
For prominent-ear correction, an incision is commonly made behind the ear. Cartilage may be reshaped with sutures, scoring or selected removal, then secured in the planned position. The precise approach depends on the ear’s structure.
Who may consider a consultation?
Children or adults with ear prominence or shape concerns may seek assessment. Timing for a child is individual and should take development, the child’s own wishes and the family’s circumstances into account.
Recovery & follow-up
A dressing and, in some plans, a protective headband support early healing. Avoid pressure or injury to the ears as instructed. Swelling and tenderness settle progressively; activity clearance is individual.
Risks & considerations
Discuss asymmetry, overcorrection or recurrence, cartilage irregularity, bleeding, infection, scarring and the possibility of further adjustment.
Questions to bring to your consultation
Explain what you would like to change and ask about the incision, expected symmetry, aftercare and whether the result may need further adjustment.