Otoplasty

What is otoplasty?

Otoplasty, also known as ear pinning or ear reshaping, is a surgical procedure that corrects the shape, size, or position of the ears. It can be used to treat a variety of ear deformities, including: 

  • Prominent ears:Otoplasty is primarily used to correct protruding ears, also known as prominuaris. 
  • Misshapen ears:Otoplasty can rebuild ears that are damaged or misshapen. 
  • Large ears:Otoplasty can reduce the size of large ears. 
  • Earlobes:Otoplasty can alter large or stretched earlobes, or lobes with wrinkles or large creases. 
  • Congenital conditions:Otoplasty can correct defects that are present from birth.
  • Trauma:Otoplasty can correct defects caused by injury.
  • Missing ears:Otoplasty can build new ears for people who were born without them or lost them through injury. 

During the procedure, a surgeon makes incisions in the inner creases of the ears or on the backs of the ears. They then reshape the cartilage framework of the ear using permanent sutures. 

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