While the procedure depends on the type of surgery, in most cases doctors may follow the below mentioned steps.
1. Anesthesia is administered to the patient.
2. An incision is made within the folds of the ears of the patient.
3. Incisions are closed by putting external stitches on the ears.
4. Protruding ears are corrected by this procedure.
It is usually performed on both ears to ensure symmetry, and takes about 2-3 hours.
Individuals not suitable for this surgery are diabetics, heart patients, lung patients, chronic smokers, and alcoholics. This is because these conditions can increase the likelihood of risks and side effects of surgery.
The age at which this surgery can be performed is as early as 4 years to adulthood.