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Defects of the outer ear are quite commonly seen. They can
be present at birth, or be the result of an accident or aging. In children,
there is a real danger of psychological damage, which should not be ignored.
Abnormally protruding or bat ears are the result of abnormalities in the
cartilage of the ears. Often only a small surgery is required in order to reform
the ears and attach them closer to the head. The incision lies in a skin fold
behind the ear where it is unnoticeable. Since no significant growth of the ears
occurs after the fifth year of a child's life, it is best to perform
correctional surgery at the end of this time.
In our practice we treat:
Microtia
Defects of the ears, both congenital as
well as those caused by injury, can be corrected by using tissues from the
patients own body in one or two-step procedures. Cartilage for the transplant
can be obtained from either the other ear or the ribs and will constitute a
"framework" for the "new" ear. In order to achieve the best results,
reconstructive ear surgery should be performed before other ear surgeries are
undertaken. It is advantageous for your child to be brought in for consultation
early in order to plan well for this correction. Due to my sub-specialization in
ear surgery, I have acquired a great deal of solid experience in this area of
plastic surgery and will be glad to provide you with expert medical advice.
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