Correction of prominent ears is also known as ‘set back otoplasty’ or pinnaplasty. Approximately 1 to 2% of the population in the United Kingdom believe their ears to be prominent. It could be either on both sides or could be only on one side. 

The degree of prominence of ears can also vary on either side of the same person. This is also known as asymmetric prominent ears. People with such deformity of external ears can be teased and bullied during their growing age. It can also affect their self-esteem. Women can become self-conscious when trying to have a hairstyle in which they tie their hair up. In such cases, the prominent ears can be more visible. 

This is commonly observed in air hostesses during their essential demonstration of safety logistics to the passengers. Men increasingly become self-conscious of prominent ears because of their hair loss during their middle age.