Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgery, which changes the appearance of person’s external ears. Otoplasty can do many tasks; it can bring the ears closer to head, reduce the size of very large ears or reshape the various bends in the cartilage.

The surgery of Otoplasty can involve a combination of moving, reshaping, adding or removing structural ear elements.

Adult Otoplasty:
Adults may also benefit from this procedure as it can helps in improving self-esteem. Often adults prefer to go for other facial plastic surgeries along with this in conjunction. This is more popular among adults because it not only pin back the ears but also reshapes them, reduce them in size and give them a symmetrical shape.

Adults should consult their surgeons before going for such a surgery. It is because in an adult the cartilage of fully developed ear does not provide an excellent molding as it provides in children. Timing of the surgery is always a consideration because at young age the cartilage is extremely pliable, so, there is a greater scope of shaping; moreover, child has more psychological benefits from cosmetic improvements.

After Effects Of Otoplasty On Adult:
Some of the after effects of Otoplasty are mentioned below:

• Soft dressings applied to the ears will remain for few days.
• Mild discomfort can be experienced.
• If you are accustomed to sleep on your side, then you will have to change your sleeping patterns as you can not give pressure to your ears.
• Hair bands are suggested for two weeks or so. This will keep the ears in desired position.
• There will be a thin white scar behind the ear after healing. Since it is behind the ear its visibility is negligible.