Question
How should children’s external ear abnormalities be handled?
Answer
Ear deformities, including supernumerary ears, bat ears, macrotia, and other types, should be treated surgically or cosmetically depending on the situation. Supernumerary or multiple ears can be removed along with excess ear-like structures or skin tags in front of the tragus, the cheek, or the upper neck, and may require correction of facial developmental anomalies. Bat ears can be corrected through surgery to restore normal ear shape. Macrotia may require reduction surgery for the entire ear or a specific part. Additionally, there are other deformities such as cat ears, monkey ears, and hidden ears, each with different treatment methods. Patients should seek the opinion of a professional physician for individualized treatment.