Facial Plast Surg 2025; 41(02): 186-190
DOI: 10.1055/a-2453-6685
Original Article

Ear Correction of Newborn Ear Deformity

Iris Zhorov
1   Carniol Plastic Surgery, Summit, New Jersey
,
Melissa Goldstein
1   Carniol Plastic Surgery, Summit, New Jersey
,
Eric Carniol
1   Carniol Plastic Surgery, Summit, New Jersey
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Abstract

Otoplasty has been described for nearly 200 years for children and adults. Although auricular deformity has been recognized in newborns, treatment options were lacking. With the development of ear molding techniques, newborn ear deformities can now be corrected nonsurgically. However, these techniques have distinct limitations with much dependent on the age of initiation of treatment and deformities present. Awareness of these early interventions is therefore crucial to initiate treatment in the early developmental period when the ear is still malleable. During the first few weeks of life, the ears are malleable, and the ears are rapidly growing, relatively. Therefore, the neonatal period provides a unique opportunity to contour the ears properly. Different techniques have been developed. However, the premise is that the ears are stabilized in a favorable contour continuously for several weeks to hold into proper position. This procedure carries minimal risk and can be quite efficacious, preventing a child from needing surgery later in life.



Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
29 October 2024

Article published online:
24 November 2024

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