Surgery to correct out-standing can be performed on healthy, emotionally people of any age. When the operation is being considered on children, they must be at least 5 years old. Ear pinning is becoming more popular in adults who are dissatisfied or self-conscious about the appearance of their ears. Such patients are often reluctant to wear their hair back, cut their hair short or allow their ears to show.

There are many different problems that people can have with their ears. The ears may be of normal size or shape but merely be standing out excessively from the side of the head. Alternatively the ear may be overly large or have an abnormal shape which will require correction. Each Mississauga / Toronto ear surgery patient must be evaluated individually so that the operation can be customized to the patients particular needs. It important that you discuss your goals with the surgeon so that they can tailor your operation to match your desired look. The main goal of our surgeons when performing surgery is to give the patient a soft, natural look. The ear should look normal and as if nothing has been done to it. It should not appear operated on.