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Otoplasty can dramatically change a person's appearance simply by making protruding ears look normal. Often the problem is caused by an undeveloped middle fold of the ear. There may be other deformities as well, making it necessary to perform several procedures on the ear at the same time. Ear surgery can reshape the ears, reduce their size, make them more symmetrical, and/or position them closer to the head.

The type of incisions used for otoplasty will depend on the problem, even when only one of the ears appears to protrude, surgery is usually performed on both ears for a better balance.

Ear surgery is done under local anesthesia or sedation and generally involves reforming the cartilages that shape the ears, to pull them in, and reduce the protrusion. Sutures are placed in the cartilage on the backside of the ear to maintain the new position.

Incisions and the resulting scars are well concealed on the back of the ear, so that there is no visible scar.

Otoplasty generally takes about one hour for both ears. The length of the procedure depends on the technique used and the amount of correction required. There can be some swollen part in the ears for about 3 to 5 days.

Patients are given a list of detailed postoperative instructions, which include requirements for medications, hygiene, exercise and eating.