Otoplasty: a combined approach to different structures of the auricle

A technique for otoplasty is presented, which combines the advantages of different methods. The procedure includes a dorsal skin excision, a cartilage incision at the border between the concha and scapha, scoring of the crus superior on the anterior side, and if necessary a reduction of the conchal height and modification of the position of the cauda helicis by cartilage excision. The results of the treatment of 526 ears in 312 patients are retrospectively analysed by a patient questionnaire and a chart review.