Parents Turning to Plastic Surgery to Stop Bully Taunts

'Children, long the victims of cruel nicknames like 'Dumbo' or 'Mickey Mouse,' are the most likely candidates for otoplasty (ear surgery), but this surgery can be performed at any age after the ears have reached full size, usually around 5 to 6 years of age,' reports the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 'Even if the ears are only mildly distorted, the condition can lead to self-consciousness and poor adaptation to school.' - ParentDish