Importance of ear reconstruction for the aesthetic balance of the facial contour. Aesthetic plastic surgery. [Aesthetic Plast Surg] Journal article

The author treated 146 cases of congenital external ear deformities, proposing their classification into four groups: anotia, microtia, macrotia, and prominent ears. The importance of a normal appearing ear in the overall facial harmony and contour is emphasized and reconstructive techniques to accomplish this are described.

Aesthetic plastic surgery. [Aesthetic Plast Surg]

Ear Canal
Ear Deformities, Acquired
Ear, External
Esthetics
Face
Female
Humans
Male
Postoperative Complications
Surgery, Plastic