Other online resources that you might find useful are listed below:

	Mr David Gault FRCS, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, who developed Ear Buddies. Mr Gault is the leading authority on deformities of the external ear in the UK and one of a handful of world experts on ear reconstruction. He is known for correcting ear deformities caused by failed surgery for bat ears and for reconstructing ears which are missing at birth or which were lost through trauma.
	About ear reconstruction for microtia (congenital absence or underdevelopment of an ear), ear loss or deformity through trauma, disease or failed surgery for bat ears
	About microtia, a congenital absence or underdevelopment of one or both ears. Causes, incidence, associations and surgical solutions
	Website of the Portland Hospital for Women and Children, London at which Mr Gault sees children (and women and men of all ages)
	Bishops Wood Hospital, Northwood, a private hospital in the grounds of Mount Vernon Hospital (please note, however, that children under the age of 3 years cannot be seen here)
	Website of the Wellington Hospital, London, at which Mr Gault operates on private patients. The hospital does not admit children.
	Website of the Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust, a Medical Research Charity based at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood. Mr Gault is a member of the Medical Research Committee. Mr Gault sees NHS patients at Mount Vernon Hospital.
	Website of Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, at which Mr Gault sees NHS patients.
	The website of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, established: To promote an interchange of knowledge for the advancement of Aesthetic Plastic surgery among suitably qualified surgeons. To stimulate training in this aspect of Plastic Surgery among Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and their trainees. To ensure that Aesthetic Plastic Surgery remains a recognised and respected discipline. To develop and encourage the practice of high standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct among members. To establish links with the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. To advise those who wish to obtain information about Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. To promote better understanding of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery among General Practitioners. Click here to read 'Setting Back Prominent Ears' - PDF (31Kb)
	Website of the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. The Association is the professional representative body for plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the United Kingdom, based at the Royal College of Surgeons. Gives authoritative advice on management of conditions which fall within this specialty of care.
	Website of the European Association of Plastic Surgery, established to promote the excellence of plastic surgery in Europe; to furnish an annual Forum for a selection of the best scientific works presented at National Societies; to stimulate research and investigation at the European level, as well as to coordinate various forms of teaching; to preserve the unity of Plastic Surgery by illustrating its different aspects.