Elevation of helix rim to reduce ear size.

Reduction of the ear can take many forms, it depends on what elements of the ear are enlarged. For this patient, there was just too much auricular height - the ear was very long. The rim of the helix can be raised as a flap providing access to other elements needing reduction. During the surgery, the total length of helical rim cartilage can be shortened.

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Exposure for Ear Reduction Surgery is typically hidden under the helix rim or in the crease.

Reduction otoplasty of the ear can take many forms, it depends on what elements of the ear are enlarged. In this case, Dr. Bermant starts out dividing the helix rim cartilage from the rest of the auricle. The rim of the ear is kept alive with the skin and tissues behind the ear.

Picture of cartilage incision of helix rim for macrotia ear reduction

Picture of helix rim flap elevation during big ear reduction

The incision under the rim of the helix hides most of the scar in the front and provides access to the other auricular structures needing reduction.

Picture of bipolar cauterization to minimize bruising

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To minimize bruising, he cauterizes the small bleeding vessels. This attention to detail permits us to show very early results seen on this site. View before and after pictures of this patient here.

Photographs During Ear Reduction Surgery
Helix Rim Flap Elevation	Reduce Concha and Antihelix	Sculpture Concha and Antihelix	Reduce Scaphoid Fossa	Reduce Helix Rim & Auricle	Macrotia Earlobe Setback

Macrotia Reduction Otoplasty Ear Surgery

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