Dr. Renner offers EarWell.

Did you know that between 15% and 30% of newborns are born with some degree of ear deformity? While many cases are mild, more significant ear differences have traditionally required surgery—a procedure that typically cannot be performed until a child is at least five years old.

With the addition of Dr. Ann Renner to the Alomere Health Pediatrics team in 2025, families in our region now have access to a safe, non-surgical solution that works with a newborn’s natural biology to gently reshape ears—painlessly and effectively. This innovative treatment is called EarWell.

In the first weeks of life, newborns carry higher levels of maternal estrogen. This hormone increases levels of hyaluronic acid within the ear cartilage, keeping it soft and pliable. When treatment with the EarWell system begins within the first eight weeks of life, this natural window allows the ear to be gently molded into a more typical shape without surgery.

What to know about EarWell at Alomere Health:

• You do not need to be an existing Alomere Health patient to request an EarWell appointment with Dr. Renner.
• The device is applied in less than an hour and is typically adjusted every two weeks.
• Ears are gently reshaped over a period of several weeks.
• The process is painless, with no discomfort during application or throughout treatment.
• After six weeks of treatment, 98% of infants acieve a normal ear appearance.
• Treatment is typically covered by insurance.