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Otoplasty Alternative - Stitch Method?

asked 1 year ago by David2 in Australia
Latest answer by Jacob D. Steiger, MD
Question viewed 788 times
Tags: alternative, stitches, technique

I am considering otoplasty and I looked at Dr.Merk's stitch method... it sounds too good to be true, it really sounds like magic, is this something I should consider? or is this something unrealistic that could bring complications?

6 answers to Otoplasty Alternative - Stitch Method?

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Otoplasty Technique

There are several techniques that are used to perform otoplasty. The "incisionless" or minimally invasive technique is a viable option for some people.  This will depend upon what makes your ear protrude.  An examination of your ear by an experienced otoplasty surgeon would be the best way to determine if this is right for you.
Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty techniques

There are several anatomical configurations of the ear that make it look prominent. There are many different techniques that need to be blended through the appropriate surgical approach to deal with a prominent ear. The antihelical fold is sometimes absent, which makes the ear stick out further from the side of the head. Cuts in the cartilage and meticulous suturing techniques are performed through an incision behind the ear. If part of the problem is a prominent cartilaginous conchal... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty techniques

When you perform an otoplasty you try to correct the parts of the ear that are abnormal.  Any one particular technique will not work for all otoplasties.  The objective is to do the least amount of tissue manipulation that will give you a long lasting result with a normal appearance.  Discuss you ear appearance with a plastic surgeon and see what is required. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon
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Alternate methods for Otoplasty

Hello David, I have been performing incisionless otoplasties for six years now and, even though not all patients are candidates for this procedure, it is a long lasting and excellent technique. I find that most people are candidates for this operation with less than 20% requiring some cartilage excision or other modifications. The technique is the same as the Mustarde sutures that my colleague mentions, but the difference is that the stitches are placed through the skin and buried... more
Andres Gantous, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Prominent ear, ear correction, stitch method

In my experience only suture method has high incidence of recurrence particularly in adults with thick cartilage. Otoplasty is very challenging because of recurrence, hence most prefer to modify the shape of cartilage with direct access to break its memory and prevent re-occurence.
Sanjay Parashar, MD

Dubai Plastic Surgeon
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Methods of Otoplasty

Things that seem too good to be true frequently are. Use of sutures to reshape the ear is a method that has been around for many years. The original description was by Dr. Mustardé. The difference in his and the present method is the lack of incision with the present. Over the years, I have found the suture method applicable about 20% of the time. The others have required something else in order to make the procedure lasting. I really see little advantage to the “stitch... more
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon

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