Background: Otoplasty is the correction of protuberant ears. One of the most common malformations responsible for prominauris is conchal enlargement and/or anterolateral rotation. The surgical technique we utilize for the correction of this type of auricular malformation is not unlike the removal of auricular skin and cartilage frequently performed by dermatologic surgeons in the treatment of cutaneous malignancies of the ear.
Objective: To introduce the reduction of conchal enlargement and/or anterolateral rotation for the correction of protuberant ears into the armamentarium of the cosmetic dermatologic surgeon.
Methods: We describe in detail the development and anatomy of the ear along with indications, preoperative considerations, surgical technique, postoperative care, and potential complications for this type of cosmetic surgery.
Results: The technique described herein is an effective approach in the surgical management of protuberant ears that are caused by conchal enlargement and/or anterolateral rotation.
Conclusion: With proper patient selection, thorough knowledge of this step-by-step surgical approach to otoplasty, and some prior surgical experience involving the skin and cartilage of the external ear, the successful correction of protuberant ears is well within the scope of the cosmetic dermatologic surgeon's practice.
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