From research, ways have been found to treat the congenital anomalies. Anotia and microtia decrease the ability to hear but do not necessarily take away hearing forever because the inner ear is not affected by these abnormalities. Nine out of ten patients have only one abnormal ear. In order to bring a patient's hearing to a normal level, hearing devices have been surgically implanted in the past. The latest technique used is ear reconstruction.
Plastic surgery is common for the asymmetry and other craniofacial abnormalities.
The abnormal bones are not treatable at this point in time. For problems within the eye area, there are complex issues involved. Artificial eyes are available and can be made to custom fit the patient. Tissue engineering is involved with the tissue surrounding the eye. Congenital anomalies of the organs needed for survival are being researched at this time.