Ear Deformities in Newborns

The ear plays an important role in facial aesthetics and provides the ability to hear. However, any malformation and defects in the external ears are easily visible and may also affect the sense of hearing. Ear deformity in newborns is called microtia or small ear, in which the ear does not develop properly, and one suffers from small irregularly shaped or sometimes a missing ear. Other ear deformities are anotia, protruding ears, rolled out ears, upper ear defects like the ear structure present underneath the scalp skin, etc. This often leads to lack of self-confidence and self-consciousness during social interactions. Thus, an individual with ear deformity can undergo ear reconstruction surgery to correct the malformation. The surgery is done using the patient’s own rib cartilage and hence, involves no risk of graft rejection. Besides this, the surgery enhances the overall facial appearance and provides natural-looking results on one or both sides of the head. Dr. Parag Telang has successfully delivered the best results to hundreds of Indian and international patients from the USA, England, and across the globe. One can visit him at The Microtia Trust, Mumbai, to correct any type of ear deformities. Contact today!

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