The present invention provides an ear tie 10 for implant into a human ear to correct prominent ear deformity. The ear tie 10 is formed from a shape-memory material such as Nitinol and has a first configuration (figure 1a) in the form of a stilted arch comprising an arched portion 12 having a first and second end with a chord 14 therebetween, a stilt 16a, 16b extending from each end of the arched portion 12 and an engaging portion extending from the end of each stilt in the same plane thereof. In a second configuration, the ear tie is planar for insertion into an introducer (see figure 1b). The introducer, preferably a catheter 22, is inserted into the ear with the ear tie in the second configuration. The ear tie is then pushed out of the introducer into the ear by pushing with a rod applicator 24, causing the implant to revert to the first, pre-programmed configuration.
