I’d like to know if ears that stick out ever improve as children age

Question :
I’m considering otoplasty for my son but I’d like to know if ears that stick out ever improve as children age.

Answer :
If you are considering otoplasty for your son and he is older than 5 years of age, it is extremely unlikely that the prominant ears that you see now will become less prominant as he ages. You may not notice his prominent ears as much and will elect to wait prior to otoplasty, but, the ears will likely stay in the same anatomic configuration that you are seeing today.

Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld