Microtia

What can we achieve?

• Establish an adequate surgical long-term plan to achieve the best aesthetic result possible
• To perform the surgical procedures as planned to attain the most natural-looking ear possible

Procedures

• Tissue expansion
• Local flaps
• Reconstruction with rib cartilage grafts

Pain

Mild to moderate

Scars

Rib cartilage is often used for microtia reconstruction, resulting in a linear scar on the thorax

Some cases need local flaps to achieve an optimal result, scars are usually concealed behind the ear or within the hair-bearing scalp.

Recovery

Most cases stay in the hospital for one or two days after surgery.

It is very common that patients require more than one surgical procedure to attain the best possible outcome.

Downtime depends on the patient’s age and normal activities and on the selected procedures for reconstruction.