Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is a plastic surgery technique to reduce the size and change the position of the ears. It is often conducted during childhood (after four years when the ears are fully grown), but may also be used to change the appearance of adult ears.
For more information, see Plastic Surgery: An Introduction.
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