Otoplasty commonly called ear correction surgery is a plastic surgery procedure to change the shape, or size of the ear. The primary indication for otoplasty is prominent ear or bat ear. The child with prominent ear has not only aesthetic issues but it also cause some psychosocial problems which serve as a catalyst for parents to seek its correction. It is not a technically demanding procedure but it requires thoughtful and careful patient selection to achieve consistently pleasing results.
One of the most important aspects, which will have significant bearing on the final outcome, is the detail ear examination including skin quality, cartilage condition and structural deformity.