Ear Reconstruction (Otoplasty)

The protuberant ear is a common deformity produced in the early stages of development due to the lack of formation of specific folds in the ear. Sometimes also due to an excess of conchal cartilage(excess cartilage involving the cup shaped bowl near the ear canal) treatment is a simple, safe and often painless procedure, which can be performed without a general anesthetic. Treatment involves reforming the natural curves to the cartilage through the placement of fine sutures behind the ear. Sometimes cartilage of the concha is reduced when needed or desired.