Minimally invasive otoplasty: Technical details and long-term results

Abstract

Aesthetic correction of the ears requires thorough diagnosis and subsequent treatment of the affected areas. The author’s technique addresses every deformity that might need correction through separate incisions, minimal scars, and conservative dissection, without the use of permanent sutures. Correction of the eventual discrepancy between cartilage height and skin envelope is particularly observed and addressed by means of scaphal reduction. Technical details, long-term results, and complications are evaluated in this article. Restoration of facial harmony through aesthetic correction of the ears is a highly satisfying procedure for both patients and surgeons. Since 1988, the author’s unit has pursued and improved a technique that could provide shorter recovery times, minimal morbidity, and predictable results for a population consisting primarily of adults. This minimally invasive technique can achieve these goals with excellent long-term aesthetic outcomes.