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The Three-Triangle Rotation Flap Technique for Aesthetic Ear Lobule Reduction

Authors :
Matthew H Isakson
Joseph P. Hunstad
Vasileios Vasilakis
Feras Yamin
Source :
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 44:1555-1559
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020.

Abstract

Although the effect of normal aging on the appearance of the ear lobule is well known and defined, this often a neglected aspect of facial rejuvenation. Rhytidectomy offers a great opportunity to surgically enhance the aging earlobe. The objective of this study was to provide a step-by-step description of the execution of the three-triangle rotation flap technique for aesthetic ear lobule reduction. The three-triangle rotation flap technique is described in a step-by-step fashion and illustrated by photographs and videos. All ear lobule reduction procedures that took place at our practice from December 2016 to February 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 16 patients underwent bilateral ear lobule reduction during face lift, neck lift, or both, and 7 patients underwent bilateral lobule reduction in isolation. None of the patients experienced complications, and revisions were not performed or required. The three-triangle rotation flap technique relies on simple principles that can be adjusted to address all shapes and degrees of true ear lobule ptosis, as well as patient desire. It is employed in isolation or synchronous with rhytidectomy. When performed during rhytidectomy, it provides lobule stability and fixation. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

Details

ISSN :
14325241 and 0364216X
Volume :
44
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....51d94a476f361f40f869936ee77c9c66
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-020-01893-x