Common deformities that can be corrected by otoplasty include:
Constricted ear: The pinna appears unusually small and juts out from the head to an abnormally high degree. Cryptotic ear: Also referred to as a hidden ear, this condition is when the helix is concealed beneath the skin. Macrotic ear: An overly prominent ear that also has overly large pinna. Underdeveloped antihelical fold. Microtia: Small ears. Macrotia: Large ears or large pinna. Cauliflower ear: Deformity caused by blunt force or trauma, sometimes accompanied by blood clotting or hematoma. This condition is common in athletes, especially boxers and wrestlers who often sustain injuries to the side of the head.