The treatment of the prominent ear through sewing up the ear cartilage

Objective To investigate the treatment of the prominent ear. Methods Preoperative design was in routine way. To cut the posterior auricular skin and subcutaneous tissue and then dissect and push away the cartilage film using the detacher. To make parallel incisions on the cartilage, but not cut through the cartilage. To sew up the ear cartilage by mattress sutures without cutting off the cartilage. The ear cartilage was adjusted appropriately and the natural shape of the ear outline were formed as design. Results After 6～12 months following up, the total of 10 patients were all satisfied with the natural and vivid ear contour, there was no relapse. Conclusion For the appearance of ear cartilage was shaped under the cartilage film, the consecution of the cartilage was not broken, the swollen blood was not formed under the cartilage film and ear contour was natural, this method is safe, easy to perform without recurrence and its final outcome is reproducible and long-lasting.