Correction of Tanzer Type IIB Constricted Ears via Z-shaped Double V-Y Advancement Flaps

Conclusions
The preauricular, superoauricular, and retroauricular skin areas can be used to successfully expand the skin envelope of the upper auricle via the creation of 2 adjoining V-Y advancement flaps. This results in an ample skin cover with which to accommodate the auricular cartilaginous framework reconstructed by multiple techniques. This novel Z-shaped double V-Y advancement flap method can effectively correct Tanzer type IIB constricted ears.

Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - February 7, 2019 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Head and Neck Surgery Source Type: research