Why This Lesser-Known Cosmetic Procedure Is Currently Trending
If you think back to your high school biology class, you likely learned that the nose and ears never stop growing. For some, that’s a daunting thought (even if the veracity is up for debate). Ear shape is a common concern that doesn’t discriminate by gender or age, which is why otoplasty is among the few aesthetic procedures performed on patients younger than 18. “An ear deformity is often noted at birth or during the first year of life as the ear grows,” explains Melissa Doft, MD, a double board certified plastic surgeon in New York City. “An ear will be 85 percent of its adult size by age five.”