Many people decide to get ear surgery to help reshape the ear. Many times an individual may have ears far from their head and they want to get the surgery to move them closer. Others choose to get the surgery to reduce the size of the ears. Others want to fix an ear where the tip folds down and forward.

Others want to change the shape of very small ears or fill in one where certain folds do not exist. Surgery can also help with earlobes which are stretched or wrinkled. Finally many surgeons will even build new ones for those who were born without them or if they were damaged because of an injury.

Most of the time, the surgery is performed on children who are at least four years old because most ears are full grown by that age. Many parents choose to get the surgery for their children because they do not want them to be teased throughout life. You can also get the surgery if you are an adult and are uncomfortable with your ears.

Parents should have reasonable goals and expectations. The goal in the surgery should be to improve the overall look, not to gain perfect ears. Even a good plastic surgeon cannot ensure that they match perfectly. Before starting any procedure, make sure you have a conversation with the plastic surgeon so that he or she understands your goals and expectations.

During the consultation period, make sure the plastic surgeon has had many years experience performing the procedure. If you have any trouble finding a doctor, then you should ask friends or relatives if they have had good experiences with plastic surgeons. You and your child should also look through magazines to see if you can see pictures that you can give the plastic surgeon.

During the procedure, the doctor will examine the child and explain to you how the procedure will work. Remember that they will be performing on your child so you want to make sure they are fully qualified. Also, after the consultation, make sure you talk to your child about the procedure candidly. Explain to he or she what will occur during the procedure and what will be the desired outcome.

Ultimately this should be your child's decision and you should only get the surgery if they want it also. During the procedure the child, will be given anesthesia for the pain. The doctor will then perform the desired procedure and will properly close all the wounds.

The child will normally stay out of school for a few days because of the healing process and the pain felt. If performed correctly, the procedure should have desired results with lasting effects. You and your child will love the look of their ears forever.