When An Ear Develops Improperly, A Plastic Surgeon Can Help

In most cases, the ear cartilage folds as it develops, which allows the ear to rest relatively close to the scalp. When this fold does not form (or does not fully form) the ears protrude away from the scalp, creating prominent ears. This may occur bilaterally or on one side only. By age 6, the ear has reached approximately 85% of its adult size and at this age or after is an appropriate time for North Carolina otoplasty surgery. It is also an age at which teasing about the size and prominence of a child’s ear(s) is likely to begin, which is further impetus for having the surgery performed. A Raleigh plastic surgeon is capable of helping a patient of any age with their ear troubles.