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Division of Plastic Surgery

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Ear Pinning

What is ear pinning?
Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a type of cosmetic plastic surgery procedure aimed at setting prominent ears closer to the head, or reducing the size of larger ears. However, there are other ear problems that can be helped with surgery, including:

Surgeons can even build new ears for those who were born without them or who lost them through injury.

Who are candidates for ear pinning?
The operation is usually performed on children between the ages of four and 14, however, ear surgery for adults does occur.

Complications commonly associated with ear pinning:
As with any operation, there are risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with this procedure, including:

About the procedure:

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About the procedure:


This page was last updated on: September 20, 2007.

For more information about UM Division of Plastic Surgery or to make an appointment, please call 1-800-492-5538 or 410-328-2360 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).