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Correction of the lobule.

Ralf Siegert1

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Prosper Hospital, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Ruhr University Bochum, 45659 Recklinghausen, Germany.

Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|March 22, 2005
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This study presents a modified surgical technique to correct protruding earlobules, reducing relapse and keloid risks. The novel method refines otoplasty for protruding ears, ensuring precise positioning and improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

  • Protruding ears (bat ears) are commonly corrected via cartilage manipulation.
  • Existing techniques for lobule correction, like posterior skin resection, carry risks of wound tension and keloid formation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified surgical technique for protruding lobule correction.
  • To improve lobule positioning and minimize risks of relapse and keloids.

Main Methods:

  • A subcutaneous pocket is created between the anterior and posterior aspects of the lobule.
  • The postlobular skin's subcutaneous layer is adjusted and secured to the conchal cartilage using a specialized mattress suture.
  • This method integrates with the anthelix plasty incision.

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Main Results:

  • The modified technique allows for precise correction of lobule form and position.
  • It aims to reduce tension on the wound closure.
  • The technique is designed to minimize the risk of keloid development and relapse.

Conclusions:

  • This refined otoplasty technique offers an effective solution for protruding lobules.
  • It addresses the limitations of previous methods by focusing on soft tissue management.
  • The procedure is indicated for precise aesthetic modification of protruding earlobules.