Abstract:Summary
Recurrent ear lobule deformity is a chronic condition with aesthetic implications. The problem is normally addressed by certain improvisations of the traditional lobuloplasty technique. These include introduction of autologous tissue components like cartilage pieces to improve the structural integrity. Certain authors also advocate a different site for repiercing of the ear hole away from the lobuloplasty scar. Our study tries to understand the differences in the tensile strength between free and attac… Show more
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