Surgical Correction of the Abnormally Protruding Ear

The Becker Technique for Otoplasty: Modified and Revisited With Long‐Term Outcomes

“…In 1949 and 1952, Becker 2,3 described a technique based on the concept of having cartilage incisions follow the normal contours of the ear. He advocated wide exposure of the posterior surface of the auricle to identify the landmarks necessary for correction of the deformity.…”

“…1 Many surgical techniques have been described to correct protruding ears. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Among these studies, very few have had follow-up beyond the immediate postoperative period. Only four publications in the English language have examined the long-term (more than 1 year) results of the various surgical techniques for correction of lop ear deformity.…”

29 Otoplasty

“…4 Sound localization and protection against water entry are two of the documented functions. 4 Sound localization and protection against water entry are two of the documented functions.…”

Reduction of Conchal Enlargement and/or Anterolateral Rotation: Otoplasty by the Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgeon

“…The surgical approach varies depending on which of the following anatomic malformations contribute to prominence of the ear: (1) winglike defect of the upper and/or middle third of the ear due to failure of antihelical folding; (2) conchal enlargement and/or anterolateral rotation, evidenced by an auriculomastoid angle larger than 30 Њ or a distance of more than 2.0 cm between helix and mastoid at midauricle; (3) protrusion of the upper third of the ear as defined by an angle of more than 40 Њ between the scalp and the root of the helix; (4) protrusion of the ear lobule. [15][16][17][18] If all four deformities are present, they should be addressed in a specific order. First, the antihelical fold is created.…”