The medical term for "wind ear" is transverse process deformity of the external ear, which is a relatively common congenital malformation. Since protruding ear is caused by congenital ear dysplasia, medical treatment is ineffective and can only be treated with surgery. The optimal age for surgery is 5 to 6 years old.

Ears that protrude too outward are commonly known as "wind ears." Otoplasty is to close the protruding ears to the skull. Children's ears have developed close to adults by the age of 4, so surgery is usually performed between the ages of 4 and 14. The sooner the surgery is performed, the less ridicule and psychological damage the child will suffer; but unless the child himself requests to change the shape of the ear, there is no need to force the child to undergo surgery. Adult protruding ears can also be corrected surgically.

Surgical method: Young children require general anesthesia. Older children or adults may be given local anesthesia so they can go home the same day as the surgery. Ear surgery takes 2 to 3 hours, with more complex surgeries taking longer. The most common method is to make a small incision behind the ear to expose the cartilage, make appropriate cuts to the cartilage and bend it back, and then use sutures to maintain the new shape of the cartilage. For overly large ears or cases where cartilage shaping is difficult, some cartilage may need to be removed to give the ear a more natural contour. Unilateral ear surgery can be performed on only one side; however, sometimes in order to make both sides consistent in shape, plastic surgery on both ears may be required at the same time.

Complications: Complications are usually rare or minor if the procedure is performed by a competent physician. Sometimes a hematoma develops in the ear after surgery; this needs to be removed with a needle or left to absorb on its own. Occasionally, the cartilage of the ear becomes infected, leading to scarring; the infection is usually controlled with antibiotics and sometimes requires surgical drainage. If the wound heals poorly, rheumatoid arthritis may recur.

Postoperative treatment: The sutures will be removed in about a week. You can return to school or start work 5-7 days after surgery. In the weeks after surgery, school teachers should be asked to pay attention to the child's ears. The surgery will leave a scar behind the ear that will fade over time. After surgery, the affected ear should be bandaged with pressure to prevent hematoma formation and facilitate auricle shaping. The sutures are usually removed in about a week. Activities that may bend the auricle should be avoided for several months after surgery. You can return to school or start work 5-7 days after surgery. In the weeks after surgery, school teachers should be asked to pay attention to the child's ears.

In addition to protruding ears, some other ear deformities can also be corrected to a certain extent through surgery; for children with poor development, doctors can create a new ear.

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