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'''Prominent ear''', '''otapostasis''' or '''bat ear''' is an abnormally protruding human [[ear]]. It may be unilateral or bilateral. The concha is large with poorly developed [[antihelix]] and [[scapha]]. It is the result of malformation of cartilage during primitive ear development in intrauterine life.<ref>{{cite web|title = Prominent ears|url = http://patient.info/doctor/prominent-ears|publisher = Patient.info|accessdate = 2 December 2012}}</ref> The deformity can be corrected anytime after 6 years. The surgery is preferably done at the earliest in order to avoid psychological distress. Correction by [[otoplasty]] involves changing the shape of the ear [[cartilage]] so that the ear is brought closer to the side of the head.<ref name=paulose>{{cite web|title=Bat ear surgery: Otoplasty|url=http://www.drpaulose.com/ear/ent-pediatric-children/bat-ear-surgery-otoplasty|publisher=Dr. Paulose|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref> The skin is not removed, but the shape of the cartilage is altered. The surgery does not affect hearing.<ref name=psg>{{cite web|last=Mathews|first=Richard|title=Bat ears: Pinnaplasty|url=http://www.richardmatthewsplasticsurgeon.co.uk/prominent_ears.htm|publisher=The Plastic Surgeon|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref> It is done for cosmetic purposes only. The complications of the surgery, though rare, are [[keloid]] formation, [[hematoma]] formation, infection and asymmetry between the ears. |
'''Prominent ear''', '''otapostasis''' or '''bat ear''' is an abnormally protruding human [[ear]]. It may be unilateral or bilateral. The concha is large with poorly developed [[antihelix]] and [[scapha]]. It is the result of malformation of cartilage during primitive ear development in intrauterine life.<ref>{{cite web|title = Prominent ears|url = http://patient.info/doctor/prominent-ears|publisher = Patient.info|accessdate = 2 December 2012}}</ref> The deformity can be corrected anytime after 6 years. The surgery is preferably done at the earliest in order to avoid psychological distress. Correction by [[otoplasty]] involves changing the shape of the ear [[cartilage]] so that the ear is brought closer to the side of the head.<ref name=paulose>{{cite web|title=Bat ear surgery: Otoplasty|url=http://www.drpaulose.com/ear/ent-pediatric-children/bat-ear-surgery-otoplasty|publisher=Dr. Paulose|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref> The skin is not removed, but the shape of the cartilage is altered. The surgery does not affect hearing.<ref name=psg>{{cite web|last=Mathews|first=Richard|title=Bat ears: Pinnaplasty|url=http://www.richardmatthewsplasticsurgeon.co.uk/prominent_ears.htm|publisher=The Plastic Surgeon|accessdate=2 December 2012}}</ref> It is done for cosmetic purposes only. The complications of the surgery, though rare, are [[keloid]] formation, [[hematoma]] formation, infection and asymmetry between the ears. |
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Non surgical correction is also available with products such as Otostick |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Cauliflower ear]] |
* [[Cauliflower ear]] |
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Revision as of 16:36, 24 January 2017
Prominent ear, otapostasis or bat ear is an abnormally protruding human ear. It may be unilateral or bilateral. The concha is large with poorly developed antihelix and scapha. It is the result of malformation of cartilage during primitive ear development in intrauterine life.[1] The deformity can be corrected anytime after 6 years. The surgery is preferably done at the earliest in order to avoid psychological distress. Correction by otoplasty involves changing the shape of the ear cartilage so that the ear is brought closer to the side of the head.[2] The skin is not removed, but the shape of the cartilage is altered. The surgery does not affect hearing.[3] It is done for cosmetic purposes only. The complications of the surgery, though rare, are keloid formation, hematoma formation, infection and asymmetry between the ears.
Non surgical correction is also available with products such as Otostick
See also
References
- ^ "Prominent ears". Patient.info. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ "Bat ear surgery: Otoplasty". Dr. Paulose. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ Mathews, Richard. "Bat ears: Pinnaplasty". The Plastic Surgeon. Retrieved 2 December 2012.