Ear reshaping, was first used in ancient India for reconstructive purposes. The Vedic surgeon Sushruta performed the technique in the 6th century BCE and described how it was done in his text Sushruta Samhita.

Cosmetic ear surgery was not invented until 1845, as attempts were made to correct over-prominent ears. The procedure was not described in medical texts until 1881. In this case, a wedge of cartilage and skin were removed from the back of the conchal bowl to reduce the prominence of the ears. The technique caused pain, had a long healing time and resulted in significant scarring, making it an unsuitable procedure for children.

By the 1940s, though, doctors realized that cartilage did not have to be removed in order to successfully reshape the ear. Instead, shaving of the cartilage was used and nowadays even more cartilage-conserving techniques are used that keep the ear's natural shape while moving it closer to the head.

Otoplasty is the only cosmetic surgery commonly performed on children. This can be done because the ear reaches maturity very early in life. Fully formed at birth, the ear grows to 85 % of adult size by age 3 and typically reaches adult size by age 6.

The other reason otoplasty is commonly performed on children is because the ear reaches full size at a young age, malformities of the ear are highly visible in young children. This can often lead to teasing and bullying that is very detrimental to the happiness and well-being of afflicted children and can lead to life-long social difficulties.

If you are interested in getting ear surgery for your child, contact Face Beautiful Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery today for a consultation.

At Face Beautiful Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, we believe in complete honesty when it comes to our practice, and so we are sharing these truths about cosmetic surgery.

All surgery leaves scars. Human beings are not starfish or flatworms with complete regenerative capacity. If you cut the human skin, especially adult human skin, it will scar. However, at Face Beautiful, we are highly skilled in both the placement and treatment of incisions so that the scars will be minimal and be well-concealed.

All surgery carries risks. This includes cosmetic surgery. For every cosmetic surgery procedure, there is a small chance that you will experience complications. Normally, these complications are minor nuisances that may lead to increased discomfort or a longer healing time.

Results cannot be guaranteed. We show before and after images of our former patients to give you an idea about the kind of results you might expect from a procedure, but we cannot guarantee that you will see the same results as our former patients. Your results depend on the specifics of your anatomy and physiology, which are not exactly identical to any other person. We can guarantee we will use all our skill, training, and technology to get you the best possible results from any given procedure, but we cannot guarantee specific outcomes.

You can count on us to give you the full breakdown on your procedure before you decide to go ahead. We will tell you all the possible risks as well as the likely outcomes. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, contact us to get the straight truth on your procedure.