Pediatric otoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia. This type of anesthesia uses inhaled medicine delivered via facemask to make the child’s body go to sleep and relax their autonomic reflexes. Both general and local anesthesia can be used for adults. If you prefer to stay awake during the treatment, Dr. Tadros, M.D will gently provide the nerve blocks to quickly make your ear numb. Hence, both anesthesia options are completely painless.