Psychological and social outcome of prominent ear correction in children

Testing a Model of Disfigurement: Effects of a Skin Camouflage Service on Well-being and Appearance Anxiety

“…The contention that attractive individuals are generally perceived as being more competent, worthy of praise and to have a number of positive personality characteristics has been given repeated support (Eagly et al, 1991). More recently, there has been an increased interest in the issues involved in the converse -the consequences of being disfigured or 'visibly different' in some way (Bradbury et al, 1992;Thomas et al, 1997;Sarwer et al, 1998;Kent, 1999;Thompson and Kent, 2001). These studies have indicated that people with a disfiguring condition are more likely to report avoidance of social situations, high levels of distress (particularly anxiety) and low self-confidence (Bull and Rumsey, 1988;Robinson, 1997;Walters, 1997).…”

Otoplasty in children younger than 5 years of age

“…Low self-esteem, general lack of self-confidence, and social isolation are among the reasons why parents of affected children decide for otoplasty [2,8]. In a study by Sheerin et al, a cohort of 47 children with prominent ears was evaluated by a psychiatrist before undergoing surgical correction [9].…”

“…Although the physiological consequences are insignificant, the psychological and aesthetic consequences for the patient can be considerable [2].…”

Cure d’oreilles décollées

“…Il faut que la demande émane de l'enfant et donc s'assurer que cette demande ne soit pas uniquement parentale. Chez l'enfant, il est préférable de réaliser cette intervention après l'âge de 7 ans pour des raisons morphogénétiques et psychologiques mais aussi pour respecter la croissance du pavillon [34]. Une intervention durant la puberté favoriserait les troubles de la cicatrisation, en particulier de chéloïde, aussi il est préférable d'éviter cette période.…”