Is is Possible to Have Ear Surgery on Just One Ear?

Otoplasty is a procedure whereby the ear is outwardly displaced. It can occur because of a number of different reasons including loss of the antihelical fold, a large conchal bowl, trauma, and a conchoscaphal angle greater than 90 degrees.
Experience is important in correction of ear deformities. On initial consultation, a surgeon will measure specific measurements of the ear. A patient may think they only have one ear that is protruded but by measurement may have both ears protruding. These measurements are based on aesthetic anatomic criteria and should be adhered to so as not to undercorrect or overcorrect.
The four different surgeries in otoplasty should be performed by a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. These are the most effective treatments:

Scaphoconchal sutures
Conchomastoid sutures
Conchal excision
Excision of posterior skin

I appreciate your question. While it is more common to have surgery on both ears, this is certainly not an absolute requirement for otoplasty patients. If only one ear protrudes, an experienced surgeon should be able to operate on that one ear and bring symmetry and balance to the entire face. However, it is also possible that both of your ears have a degree of protrusion and you just don’t notice it as much with the second ear. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a surgeon that has extensive experience in both cosmetic ear surgery and otolaryngology. This professional will perform measurements on both ears to determine whether surgery on a single ear will produce the desired result. Good luck!

Yes, otoplasty can be performed on only one ear. Many patient have prominence of both ears that they would like corrected, but some patients have significant asymmetry with only one very prominent ear. In these cases, surgery to reduce the more prominent ear is indicated. It is important to remember that due to significant pre-operative asymmetries, some subtle asymmetries may persist even after surgery, but great improvements are definitely possible.
All the best,