Refinements in Otoplasty Surgery: Experience of 200 Consecutive Cases Using Cartilage-Sparing Technique

Conclusions: The series demonstrates that most of the potential complications of otoplasty can be avoided and favorable results can be obtained by paying attention to the anatomical details of the deformity and the auricular cartilage anatomy. The described cartilage-sparing otoplasty procedure with the refinements outlined resulted in a reproducible natural correction, with a low risk profile, that can be applied to almost all prominent ears. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Cosmetic: Original Articles Source Type: research