This procedure can only be done as part of a research study. This is because there is not enough evidence to be sure how well it works or how safe it is. Some people’s ears stick out more prominently ...

Imagine being a small child, constantly being made fun of because of your ears. What if you were bullied every day, taunted by the other kids who called you "Elf ears"? What would that do to your self ...

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You may have heard that your nose and ears never stop growing. As you get older, you might notice that your nose looks bigger or your earlobes look longer than they did when you were younger. Is there ...

The ear canal is a small, tube-like pathway that extends from the outer ear to the eardrum. A range of health problems can affect this sensitive area, including infection, inflammation, and injury. In ...

Surgery to correct protruding ears aims to reposition the elastic cartilage permanently while preserving a natural appearance. Cartilage-sparing techniques such as scoring, drilling and suturing of ...