Ear Surgery for Asymmetrical Ears?

You have to decide whether you would like to have both ears set back or just the one that is more projected.  The surgery is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient.  The healing time is one week and you would need to wear a head-band at night time for three months to prevent your ear from being pulled forward while you are turning your head in your sleep.

Asymmetrical ears can be corrected but it truly depends on whether the appearance of the less pronounced ear warrangs treatment. If yes, bilateral otoplasty is performed whereas a minor ear deformity may go untreated and focus will be placed on the more severe deformity.