Set
prominent ears back closer to the head,
or reduce the size of large ears. Most
often done on children between the ages
of 4 and 14 years. (Occasionally covered
by insurance.)
Length:
2
to 3 hours.
Anesthesia:
Young
children: usually general. Older children
or adults: general or local, with sedation.
Infection
of cartilage. Excessive scarring. Blood
clot that may need to be drained. Mismatched
or artificial- looking ears. Recurrence
of the protrusion, requiring repeat surgery.
Recovery:
Back
to work or school: 5 to 7 days.
Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1
to 2 months.
