Protruding ears are among the most common birth defects and may
For those affected, becoming a laughingstock. In most cases,
are prominent ears due to a congenital deformation of the cartilage.
The result is an irregular and asymmetrical growth. The required ambulatory
Operation takes about 90 minutes.
The cartilage must be reshaped and fixed in its new form.
With a hidden incision inside the edge of the ear cartilage is exposed
and thinned until it can be put into the desired shape. If needed is a
additional cut on the back of the ear made a further reduction.
With a few stitches to the new position is fixed and the skin with a continuous suture
closed. Because the incision is located in the existing Ohrfalten, there are no
visible scars. After surgery, a bandage is applied, it should be for two to three days
be worn. After a further 5 days, the sutures are removed.
