If you have a child that has been diagnosed with Microtia, then there are some things you can do to make their life easier as they get older.
While you may feel emotional about the diagnosis, you need to realize that there was nothing you could have done to prevent it.
Even though your child has the condition, that doesn't mean that it is the end of the world.
There are many healthy and happy children in the world who have this condition that go on to live happy and productive lives.
Don't assume that this diagnosis will cause your child to feel inferior to anyone else.
There are several procedures that can be done to help improve the appearance of your child's ears.
It doesn't matter what how minor or severe your child's Microtia is, it is very possible for them to look just as normal as the other children they will meet in their lives.
There are surgeons who specialize in performing reconstructive ear surgery on kids who have this condition.
These professionals can create an ear and surgically attach it so that it looks just like the other one.
If one of the child's ears is smaller or abnormal in its appearance, the surgeon can make it so both ears look and feel completely normal.
If you are not sure of how reconstructive surgery can help to improve your child's life, take a little time to read up on how cruel school age children can be to those they perceive as different.
While there is nothing wrong with being different, no one should have to be taunted, ridiculed, and mistreated because of his or her individuality.
In a perfect world, everyone would be socially accepted for the way they are and the way the look, regardless of their appearances and beliefs.
Since this is not an ideal world with a perfect society, you may have to resort to medical science and plastic surgery to give your child the best chance at normalcy possible.
Having Microtia is not a death sentence.
Most children that have this condition often have some type of hearing loss as well.
Even though ear reconstruction surgery can be done to improve the outward appearance of the effected ear, the use of a hearing aid can improve the child's ability to hear.
Before you cast your own judgments and make your own opinions, talk with several professionals who specialize in treating children who have Microtia.
Meet with other parents who have children who were born with this condition.
Get familiar with the support groups and other resources that are available to help offer you guidance.
Give your child the best of what you can offer them by having them seen and treated by the best professionals in the field.
Give them the opportunity to have a happy and stress free childhood by considering all of your treatment options.