Pediatric otoplasty

Congenital external ear protrusion is most commonly due to a deficient antihelical fold, an overdeveloped conchal bowl, or from a combination of both. Pediatric otoplasty performed prior to reaching school age can restore a natural appearing external ear therapy precluding peer ridicule and potential adverse psychological and developmental consequences. A graduated surgical approach to the prominent ear may involve a combination of cartilage cutting and cartilage sparing techniques so that an individualized surgical plan can be executed to optimize successful outcomes.