More from CafeMom: We Need to Talk to Kids About Sexting — Because It Starts Earlier Than We Think Bella’s mom, Sabrina Harrington, says that she began noticing the taunts her daughter received as well. “They were teasing her over it,” she said. “One thing they said, she had elf ears.” He definitely isn’t wrong; almost every online source, even places like the American Academy of Facial and Reconstructive Surgery, discusses otoplasty as a way to end bullying for children who have protruding ears. Since her surgery in December, Bella says she has gained a newfound sense of confidence. “I wear my hair up a lot and I’m not like focused on if people can see them,” she said. Bella Harrington’s otoplasty seems to have completely renewed her confidence. And Sabrina Harrington says seeing her little girl feel good about herself is the only thing that matters. “It’s no different than getting braces, that changes your appearance,” she explained. “If it’s going to make you feel better about yourself, so be it.”
