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Address Ear Malformations in Newborns With Expert Surgical and Hearing Solutions

Newborn babies can be born with ears that differ in shape and form, ranging from modest to profound.

One group of ear differences is the malformations. In these situations, a portion of the ear is missing. Sometimes, there is a complete absence of any ear structures. Surgical correction is often required as these children age.

Until that time, it is important for children to be able to hear and speak. This often requires the use of hearing aids to maximize each child’s ability.

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How Is Ear Reconstruction Performed?

There are two main methods for ear reconstruction. The first method uses a prosthetic support structure, which is then covered with the patient’s scalp tissue. The second method uses a support structure fashioned from a patient’s rib cartilage.

The nuances, benefits, drawbacks, and risks to each procedure are very important to understand, as patients will hopefully live long, normal lives with this ear reconstruction. The ideal reconstruction minimizes the number of surgical procedures and protects against long-term complications.

Each patient and family is unique in their goals and expectations. An individualized plan to optimize results and minimize morbidity is essential.

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Please call our office to schedule an appointment to discuss all of the surgical options. To learn more, please contact our experienced Houston plastic surgeons, Dr. Michael Eisemann and Dr. Bradley Eisemann, at our accredited surgical center in Houston, Texas.

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