
pmid: 33947649
Prominent ear deformity is common amongst the human population and is partly due to underdevelopment of the antihelical fold, a prominent conchal bowl, or both. Recently, the senior author described a minimally invasive technique for changing the shape of the antihelical fold using the Earfold™ implant (Allergan plc, Dublin, Ireland). However, there is still a paucity of data regarding outcomes from combing this approach with surgical techniques to correct conchal bowl hypertrophy.Questionnaire-based study evaluating outcomes in consecutive patients undergoing treatment with Earfold™ and conchal bowl reduction. Patient reported outcome measures were assessed with a validated questionnaire. Data on complications were obtained from the patient's case notes and free-text sections of the questionnaire.Completed questionnaires were received from 8 patients out of a total of 18 who underwent the combination treatment (44% response rate). Statistically significant differences were noted in nearly all questions (18/19) relating to changes in ear appearance as a result of the surgery, with all patients being satisfied following the combined procedure. Improvements in subjective outcomes were compared to previous studies evaluating treatment with Earfold™.The Earfold™ implant can be combined safely with other otoplasty techniques to achieve a good outcome in a carefully selected patient population.
Adult, Male, Esthetics, Patient Selection, Ear Deformities, Acquired, Prostheses and Implants, Plastic Surgery Procedures, Quality Improvement, Patient Satisfaction, Physical Appearance, Body, Surveys and Questionnaires, Humans, Female, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Ear Cartilage, Surgery, Plastic, Ear Auricle
Adult, Male, Esthetics, Patient Selection, Ear Deformities, Acquired, Prostheses and Implants, Plastic Surgery Procedures, Quality Improvement, Patient Satisfaction, Physical Appearance, Body, Surveys and Questionnaires, Humans, Female, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Ear Cartilage, Surgery, Plastic, Ear Auricle
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