EarWell©
For newborns with outer ear differences, the EarWell© is used to create a normal appearing outer ear. For best results, this treatment needs to be initiated within 21 days of life. EarWell© take advantage of maternal estrogen in the infant’s blood supply to mold cartilage.
Otoplasty
Oto (ear) plasty (tissue) is a surgical procedure to correct ear differences such as; protruding ears, microtia (small ear), prominent ear deformity or other congenital ear deformity.
Microtia
Micro (small) otia (ear) may be a part of hemifacial microsomia (see information about hemifacial microsomia/OAV sequence), or may be an isolated event. Microsomia may affect the outer ear with a range of differences.
Accessory Tragus
Accessory tragus (ear tag) appears in front of the ear. Although this “tag” appears to be minimal, an accessory tragus typically includes a cartilage “stalk”. Appropriate treatment for this condition involves surgical removal of the accessory tragus and the corresponding stalk of cartilage.
Acquired ear deformity
Acquired ear deformity can be due to a variety of traumas, including ear piercing, and accidents.
Prominent Ear/Congenital Ear Deformity
Ears that protrude from the head (outside of a normal range).
