Otoplasty: Correction of Protruding Ears

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to correct protruding ears, a common issue among young patients that can cause significant psychosocial discomfort.

In this young girl, we observe an asymmetrical defect in the ear fold, hypertrophy of the concha, and protrusion of the lobules. The surgery involved:

- Reducing the angle between the ear and the skull.
- Improving the ear fold.
- Repositioning the lobule.

All of this was done without any transfixing incisions in the cartilage to ensure a natural and lasting result.

Otoplasty can be performed on an outpatient basis or may require an overnight stay, depending on the patient's age and the technique used. It can be done from the age of eight, depending on the child’s level of distress and maturity.The technique used does not involve cartilage section or resection, nor the placement of permanent stitches or implants.

The result is shown at one year.

Otoplasty

Young girl experiencing psychosocial discomfort due to prominent ears. Observations include a defect in the ear fold, hypertrophy of the concha, and protrusion of the lobules. The surgery aimed to reduce the angle between the ear and the skull, improve the ear fold, and reposition the lobule, all without any transfixing incisions in the cartilage. The goal was for the surgery to be completely unnoticeable. The result is shown at one year.

Otoplasty

Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a common procedure as protruding ears can cause significant psychosocial discomfort.

In this young girl, an asymmetrical defect in the ear fold was observed. The surgery aimed to improve the ear fold without making transfixing incisions in the cartilage.

The technique used involves neither cartilage section nor resection, and no permanent stitches or implants are placed, ensuring a natural and lasting result.

The result is shown at one year.