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If you're considering ear surgery...
Ear surgery,
or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer
to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.

Ears that appear to stick out or are
overly large can be helped by ear surgery.For the most part, the operation is done on children between the ages of
four and 14. Ears are almost fully grown by age four, and the earlier the
surgery, the less teasing and ridicule the child will have to endure. Ear
surgery on adults is also possible, and there are generally no additional
risks associated with ear surgery on an older patient.
If you're considering ear surgery for yourself or your child, this information
will give you a basic understanding of the procedure-when it can help, how
it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of
your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please
be sure to ask your doctor if there is anything you don't understand about
the procedure.
Continue reading about otoplasty
Otoplasty Patient Information 
Highlights: Preparing for Surgery
Pre-operative Instructions
Post-Operative Care
Activity Restrictions
Recovery Time
Resuming Normal Activities
Pre-operative Instructions 
Post-operative Instructions 
FAQs on Recovery From Plastic Surgery
Ear Surgery Illustrations
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