How Can I Reduce my Ear Size Without a Surgery?

There are no options to reduce the size of the ears without surgery in an adult. in infants, some molding devices are available. 

I am unaware of any treatments that can reduce the size of your ear without surgery at your age. While it is possible for newborns, once the cartilage has “firmed up” you can’t remodel it anymore.

It’s not unusual for patients to
seek alternatives to surgery when they have ear deformities.  Unfortunately none of these treatments
are effective in treating prominent ears.

In the first few months of life ear
cartilage can be remodeled, but after two months ear cartilage molding is no
longer effective.  When prominent
ears are present, setback otoplasty is the only effective treatment available.

If you’re concerned about prominent
ears, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate.  This surgeon should be able to
formulate a treatment plan that’s appropriate for you.

In the adult with protruding ears, otoplasty is the standard method. At this point molding and shaping are not known to work. Many adults are coming in to have their ears addressed nowadays. The surgery is usually very well tolerated.  Best to see an experienced surgeon. Ask questions and look at his/her photos.

Reducing ear size, or better, having the ears less prominent, is done with a surgical procedure known as otoplasty.  This procedure reduces ear prominence with the reshaping of the ears and reduction of excess cartilage and skin.  A baby born with prominent ears can be treated without surgery in the first few months of life using shaping molds.    However, once the cartilage has aged a bit, the ears are not possible to reshape without a surgical procedure.

Hi there-

I'm sorry to disappoint you, but the reality is that things that sound too good to be true still are...

Dear patient,

There are several surgical techniques available to reshape ears, they are collectively called otoplasty. Whether it is a complex otoplasty or a minimally invasive technique all require incision. There is no non-surgical technique available to reshape ears or reduce ear size. Good luck. Dr. Kevin Sadati

Infants ears can be molded in order to reduce the size, but after about 4 wks of age, surgery is the best and only way to reduce the size.  While no one likes to hear the "s word" (i.e., "surgery"), its worth a consultation with a plastic surgeon, as the procedure itself may not require general anesthesia and the recovery is likely less involved than most patients would expect. Best of luck.

This is not really possible. The only time this is possible is the first month of life when the ear is moldable.

Reducing the size of the ears without surgery isn't possible. Reduction requires removal of cartilage and or skin, both of which require surgery.