The term "Otoplasty" is used to describe a series of surgical procedures designed to correct the shape or position of the ear, making changes to the shape and position of the ears. This procedure can be performed at any age and is generally performed for aesthetic purposes, although it is also used for reconstruction.

Ear deformities can be due to birth defects, trauma, infection, or other causes and can cause pain and discomfort, as well as affect a person's self-esteem.

Simply put, Otoplasty straightens or resizes the ears by cutting away parts of the cartilage behind the ear and then stitching the skin together to get a better shape and size.

It can also be used to correct any defect in the ear. The ears are one of the most prominent features on people's faces, so they should always be in proportion to the face.

To begin, the surgeon will make an incision behind the ear and remove the excess cartilage. Later, he will mold and reshape the cartilage until get the desired appearance. He will then sew up the incision and cover it with gauze to give it time to heal.

The upper part of the ear, called the helix, can be adjusted using Otoplasty. It can also reduce or improve a protruding ear that can be caused by cauliflower ear. The fold of skin at the back of the ear can also be removed in this surgery if necessary to give your ears the desired appearance.

The surgery takes between 1 to 2 hours depending on the severity and complexity of the procedure. It involves cutting the skin and cartilage of the ear to form a new, more angular shape.

La cirugía toma entre 1 a 2 horas dependiendo de la severidad y complejidad del procedimiento. Se trata de cortar la piel y el cartílago de la oreja para formar una nueva forma más angular.