otoplasty
/ˈoʊtəˌplæsti/
noun
- A surgical procedure to change the shape, position, or size of the ears, often for cosmetic reasons or to correct a deformity.
- She decided to have otoplasty to make her ears look more symmetrical.
- After the accident, he needed otoplasty to repair the damage to his ear.
- Otoplasty is commonly performed on children whose ears stick out prominently.