Ear Surgery: Ideal Candidates

Child, aged four or older, or adult.

In general good health.

No history of scarring problems, such as keloids.

Wanting to improve appearance.

Realistic in expectations.

Understand the limitations on activities required for good healing.

Able and willing to carefully follow the surgeons after-care instructions.

The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your surgeon will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you. Be sure to ask your surgeon if he / she considers you (or your child) an ideal candidate for otoplasty.