Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is cosmetic or corrective surgery for the ears. The majority of patients are children between the ages of 4 and 14, whose parents have turned to surgery to alleviate the social stigma and embarrassment due to protruding or malformed ears. Through surgical means, it is possible to pin the ears back by removing cartilage and skin in order to achieve a more desirable look. In addition to pinning, ears can also be reshaped, reduced in size or made more symmetrical.