Ear reconstruction at about 5-6 years of age, involves 3 to 4 surgeries. Occasionally, it may be necessary to add bone to build up the cheekbone. Some children benefit from the addition of soft tissues to further balance the face. Your child may have skin tags in front of the ear or on different parts of the face. Hearing problems depend on the structures that are involved.
Some children have some weakness in movement on the affected side of the face.
New advances in procedures to correct the symptoms of Hemifacial Microsomia are constantly being developed. Your child should be treated by a qualified craniofacial medical team at a craniofacial center. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the craniofacial teams. There are many families and organizations who will be glad to talk with you and help you with information and support. Don't forget books, videos, and websites.