To correct the appearance of protruding or prominent ears. This procedure is also known as setback otoplasty or pinback otoplasty.

There are no effective alternatives to otoplasty in treating ear deformities or injuries in adults.

Otoplasty is not done to correct hearing difficulties related to the structures of the middle and inner ear.

Otoplasty for microtia requires a series of three or four separate operations.

The most common cause of trauma requiring otoplasty is human and animal bites.