Incisionless otoplasty vs. traditional method

Is incisionless otoplasty better than the traditional open method? Is there less risk with incisionless otoplasty and how do the results compare? Also, why don't more plastic surgeons perform incisionless otoplasty?

4 answers to “Incisionless otoplasty vs....”

A: Otoplasty Technique

Michael Bermant, MD

I prefer the open technique that permits me to use multiple sculpting tools to balance the various elements of a patient's ear during my ear sculpture. This open technique features minimal swelling and bruising that I can demonstrate with early after surgery pictures. The "incisionless" otoplasty is... more

A: Incisionless approach is attractive but offers less reliable long term results

Philip Young, MD

The incisionless approach is attractive but offers less reliable long term results. When this is done you are totally dependent on the sutures to hold the look that you want most of the time.  When you do it open, you allow the skin to take on the new form and scar tissue helps to make the changes more... more

A: Incisionless otoplasty (ear pinning) of prominent ears

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

What do you mean by incisionless otoplasty? I have heard of two different procedures: The first is neonatal molding, popularized in Japan, where special splints are made for newborn infants to "mold" the ears into place. This is only effective while maternal estrogens are circulating in the fetal... more

A: There are options

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

The procedure for the otoplasty depends on the kind of problem. The reason that most plastic surgeon do not offer incisionless otoplasty is because it only works on younger patients . After age 6 the cartilage is more firm and calissified and will reguire surgical correction

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