The most prominent ears often lack a normal fold, and sometimes one ear is more prominent than the other. Prominent ears can lead to a loss of self confidence. Ear correction surgery can resolve this very quickly.
Young children: usually general anesthesia is given. For older children or adults: a general or local anesthesia is used with sedation.
The patient may return to school or work within five to seven days, and resume strenuous activity, such as contact sports in one to two months.
Usually permanent.