Bulent Cihantimur¹ and Gina Moret Nesi²*

¹Plastic Surgeon, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, 34394, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey
²Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, 34394, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

*Corresponding Author: Gina Moret Nesi, Estetik International Quasar Clinic, Fulya Mahallesi, 34394, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey.

Received: March 05, 2025; Published: May 29, 2025

Abstract

Background: Protruding ear correction was first reported 150 years ago [6]. There are several surgical methods to correct the anomaly. This study aimed to investigate the utility of a incisionless otoplasty correction in terms of efficacy, safety, replicability, postoperative complications and patient satisfaction.

Objectives: To determine whether incisionless otoplasty is a reliable and replicable technique and assess patients’ satisfaction and complication rates.

Methods: 779 patients underwent incisionless otoplasty procedure between August 2009 and April 2014 were analysed prospectively. Three measurements obtained preoperatively, immediately postoperatively and 12 weeks after the procedure were compared. The measurements were obtained based on Frankfort’s line. A questionnaire including 12 questions was given to each patient 12 weeks after the operation to assess their satisfaction with the procedure.

Results: Bilateral correction was performed in 737 patients and 42 patients underwent unilateral correction. The total number of ears corrected was 1516. The procedure was performed under local anesthesia. 233 patients were male (29.9%) and 546 patients female (70.1%). The number of ears that had a revision procedure were 83 (5.4%). The infection complication rate was found as 0.5%. Mean medialisation distance was 12.1 mm just after the procedure and 10.9 mm 12 weeks after the procedure.

Conclusion: The aesthetic results achieved with this technique, the low complication rate and the high patient satisfaction rate proves that this technique can be offered as a surgical option to patients wishing to undergo otoplasty.

 Keywords: Protruding Ears; Deformity

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Citation

Citation: Bulent Cihantimur and Gina Moret Nesi. “Minimally Invasive Suture Otoplasty: A Large Consecutive Case Series”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.6 (2025): 146-153.

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