Nuances of otoplasty: a comprehensive review of the past 20 years. Academic Article Review uri icon

abstract

  • Otoplasty for the correction of the prominent ear is a heavily debated topic in Facial Plastic Surgery. This article presents the past 20 years of literature on the topic in a concise and organized manner. The greatest area of focus is on the finer nuances between cartilage-sparing and cartilage-incising techniques. In addition, some of the latest research on anesthesia techniques, nonoperative approaches, and social issues are discussed.

publication date

  • January 1, 2006