Ear surgery can be performed on both children and adults. In this surgical procedure the ears are positioned closer to the head by reshaping the supporting tissue (cartilage). This is usually accomplished through incisions placed behind the ears so that subsequent scars will be concealed in a natural skin crease. The operation takes normally 1 to 2 hours, and it is accomplished under local or general anesthesia.

Incisions must be kept clean and dry. Stitches are removed after 7 days.