Details revision otoplasty - Contracted Antihelical Fold
A flat antihelix can be a component of the over projecting ear. When the antihelical fold is bent too far or with sharp components, the ear looks over operated. Revision surgery can unfold this deformity.
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Left Picture Before Revision Ear Surgery for Overfolded Antihelix Right Picture Only 8 Days After Surgery to Revise Contracted Antihelix Cartilage. See how a rounder less bent antihelix looks more natural. |
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Left Picture Before Repeat Ear Surgery for Over Folded Antihelix Right Picture Only 8 Days After Surgery to Fix Contracted Antihelix Cartilage. The antihelix cartilage was folded too much creating a sharp deformity bringing the back of the ear too close to the head. |
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Left Picture Overfolded Antihelix Before Revision Ear Surgery Right Picture Only 8 Days After Surgery to Revise Contracted Antihelix Cartilage. Dr. Bermant removed the previous surgeon's Mustarde sutures and freed the scar tissue during this revision operation. |
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Sometimes the cartilage deformity is too stiff and will not hold its new shape. A spacer (typically cartilage) can help hold the over folded structure open. Unfortunately this stent can also result in a less natural stiffer ear. When discontinuous spacers are used, you may be able to feel bumps behind the ear. This cartilage graft can sometimes come from the ear, septum of the nose, or rib. |
Ears can be sculpted in many ways. Picking the right technique is an art form.
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Revision OtoplastyCosmetic Ear Surgery |
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To learn more about this ear deformity and repeat otoplasty, please start here.
