title: Nuances of otoplasty: a comprehensive review of the past 20 years.
abstract: Otoplasty for the correction of the prominent ear is a heavily debated topic in Facial Plastic Surgery. This article presents the past 20 years of literature on the topic in a concise and organized manner. The greatest area of focus is on the finer nuances between cartilage-sparing and cartilage-incising techniques. In addition, some of the latest research on anesthesia techniques, nonoperative approaches, and social issues are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, 50 N. Medical Drive, 3C120, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Nuara
authors.forename: Steven Ross
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Mobley
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004425:Ear Cartilage / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D013506:Otologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques