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Cartilage-Sparing Otoplasty: A New Approach.

Michal Benkler^1,2,3, Nathaniel Weiss¹, Dana Egozi¹

¹From the Kaplan Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University.

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A new cartilage-sparing suture technique for otoplasty effectively corrects prominent ears. This innovative method minimizes complications and offers reversible, natural-looking results with a low revision rate.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

Ear protrusion is a common cosmetic concern necessitating otoplasty.
Existing otoplasty techniques, including cartilage scoring and excision, carry risks of anatomical distortion and unsatisfactory outcomes.
Conchal bowl bulging is a frequent long-term complication of traditional otoplasty methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel, cartilage-sparing, suture-based otoplasty technique.
To minimize the risk of complications associated with prominent ear correction.
To achieve natural-appearing aesthetic results and avoid irreversible anatomical changes.

Main Methods:

A novel suture technique utilizing two to three key sutures to shape the concha without cartilage removal.
Creation of a neo-antihelix supported by four additional sutures anchored to the mastoid fascia.
This cartilage-sparing approach aims for reversibility and avoidance of permanent stigmata.

Main Results:

The technique was applied to 91 ears between 2020 and 2021.
Only one ear (1.1%) required revision surgery, indicating a low complication and recurrence rate.
The method demonstrated effectiveness in achieving desired aesthetic outcomes with minimal adverse effects.

Conclusions:

The presented cartilage-sparing suture technique is a safe and rapid method for correcting prominent ear deformities.
This approach successfully addresses the primary goals of otoplasty while preserving cartilage and minimizing risks.
The technique offers a promising alternative for achieving aesthetically pleasing and natural-looking results in prominent ear correction.