Reduction of Antihelix (in this case part of a Macrotia Reduction)
Details of this ear reduction otoplasty start here.
This component of the reduction can be a compromise as there are no natural anatomic features to hide the scar.
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Photo drawing of the reduction of the antihelix. |
To reduce the length of the antihelix, skin and the cartilage must be removed. Tissue removed must remain in harmony with the other elements of the ear. More antihelix is removed than concha, but less than that of the helix rim.
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Photos During Concha Macrotia Ear Reduction Surgery
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Photograph during surgery showing assessment of antihelix to be reduced. |
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Photo showing further trimming after initial removal of lowest part of antihelix |
The height of the ear was adjusted with the conchal reduction followed by reducing the length of the antihelix.
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Photograph showing sculpting of back edge of antihelix blending it to the lower cartilage width. |
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Photo showing the excess skin over the lower antihelix after reducing the cartilage. |
The antihelix reduction requires a sculpting of the cartilage elements to even the transition. Skin reduction was done at a different level than the cartilage repair to minimize the chance of notching.
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| Conchal Floor Reduction | Conchal Post Wall Reduction | Antihelix Reduction | Scapha Reduction | Helix Reduction | Concha Repair and Setback |
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Macrotia ReductionOtoplasty Ear Surgery |
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