Microtia and Me

Stories from people with experience of microtia for support through everyday life.

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This website is designed to provide general information and support about microtia. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you have concerns.

The content is shared as part of Saira Hussain’s PhD research at Aston University, funded by Microtia UK. It is important to know that the information may not apply to every individual situation or may change over time.

All video recordings were recorded in 2025/2026 and are shared with permission. The views and experiences shared in these videos are personal to the individuals featured and reflect their own experiences. Everyone’s experience of microtia is different, and these stories are not intended to represent everyone’s experience or necessarily the views of the website, research team, or affiliated organisations.