If your child has aesthetic ear problems, including issues that arise from ear trauma or injury,otoplasty may be the solution. This is a surgical procedure that reshapes the ear. This surgery is an effective option for ears that stick out from the head, ears that are misshapen, asymmetrical ears, ears needing reconstruction after damage, etc. The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and your child can typically head home right after surgery. In fact, otoplasty often is more effective on children since the cartilage is more pliable and easier to shape. Dr. Sajjadian typically utilizes two techniques for otoplasty; he’ll choose the technique for your child’s surgery that best addresses their aesthetic needs. One technique involves making an incision at the back of the ear and removing or reshaping cartilage. The other technique removes and repositions skin at the back of the ear.