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Long Term Otoplasty Reversal Graft Removal

To restore helical rim visibility in the mid-ear, a release must be performed in this region. If done very soon after surgery—when the cartilage still retains its original memory—the ear may spring back close to its preoperative shape. However, after 4–6 weeks, that cartilage memory is lost, and a release alone is insufficient. In such Read More…

Congenitally Long Earlobe Shortening with Facelift Case Study

Background A vertically long or enlarged ear (macrotia) can result from several causes. Different regions of the ear may contribute to the enlargement—ranging from the middle concha and superior third crus cartilages to the lower third earlobe. To achieve an effective ear reduction, it is essential to identify the exact source of the enlargement so Read More…

Plastic Surgery Case Study – Male Vertical Ear Reductions

Background: The external ear is a complex shaped structure composed of numerous convexities and concavities. As a result it has many shape variations but there are two ear features that can be universally appreciated and described…how big it is (size) and whether it sits close or far away from the side of the head (auriculocephalic Read More…

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