Children born with physical infirmity become an object of ridicule and bait for bullies.

They find it difficult to make  friends. There are some physical abnormalities that cannot be corrected until  the child reaches adulthood.  Children with large or projecting ears dont have to wait that long. They can opt for cosmetic ear surgery. Some of the infirmities such as large ear lobes or shell ears however take time before the surgery.

Among children the ear stops growing between the age of four to seven. During this time the cartilage that forms the ear is very soft and pliable. It can be easily manipulated into any shape. In adults the cartilage is  stiff and not very inflexible.

The surgery remoulds ears into a pleasing shape. It also reduces its size in proportion to the head. After undegoing such a  surgery the child feels very confident and is able to socially interact with his peers.

The surgery creates a scar behind the ear which is not easily visible. The surgeon makes an incision behind the ear so that skin can be folded back to expose the cartilage. The surgeon then pins the ears  back by stitching them The cartilage is recontoured and the ear is given a symmetric shape.

The process is done keeping in mind the facial features of the patient. The recovery time depends on the patient and the procedure performed by the surgeon. The patient must be very careful and should not bend, bump or re-injure ears.

The surgery maylead to infection or blood clot  at the incision site. The surgery should be well planned and should keep the child's health and requirements in mind.

The surgery costs around $2,500 and should be performed by a qualified surgeon. Recovery among children is the toughest part because by nature they are very active and restless. They must take some precautions by not straining or bumping their ears. However after the surgery the child grows in self-esteem and confidence.