Local anesthesia is sufficient for the otoplasty except for the case of children. The duration of the otoplasty is about one hour. The incisions are made in the posterior region of the ear, and they do not show postoperatively. Through these incisions the deformities of the cartilage of the ear are corrected. The patient leaves for home after the operation.

An elastic bandage is placed on the ears of the patient in order to ensure the stability of their position.

In the case of a young child, because they are less cooperative, general anesthesia is needed for otoplasty. It is recommended to be done during the preschool age so that the child who has the problem does not face the comments of his classmates. Otoplasty overcomes any complexes that may develop in a child with detached ears, but also in an adult who is late in making the decision to have surgery.