5% of the population has protruding ears, or what are commonly referred to as protruding ears. More than half of them admit to having been teased about the size and shape of their ears, and up to 46% say they have been teased and hurt. For many people it is a complex that diminishes their self-esteem and for that reason they look for an aesthetic solution, however, not all of them dare to undergo otoplasty because of the risks and postoperative complications that it entails.
The Earfold technique, faster
The Earfold is the first medical device for the correction of prominent ears with a minimally invasive technique. Thus, it is presented as an alternative to the usual surgery, since, in addition to correcting the ears permanently, the intervention lasts about twenty minutes, only local anesthesia is used and involves fewer risks and postoperative complications than otoplasty.
As it is a minimal intervention that is performed on an outpatient basis and only requires between two and three stitches. Thus, many patients with prominent ears who have been self-conscious about their physical appearance for years would be interested in this implant.
Advantages of the Earfold technique over otoplasty
However, the main concern is the final appearance, which is unknown with otoplasty. However, the Earfold method relies on simulators that are placed on the outside of the ears and allow to choose the degree of change as well as to predict the final aesthetic image, that is to say, it is a personalized treatment. Thus, once the visit to the Plastic Surgery specialist has been made, the patient will know how he/she will look before the procedure is performed.
Hearfold is also an advantage because it eliminates the surgical risks and postoperative complications derived from permanently buried sutures and surgical manipulation of the auricular cartilage.
Earfold is also a device designed for prominent ears with an underdeveloped antihelix fold and can be implanted in both adults and children over seven years of age. It is a nitinol metal alloy coated with 24-karat medical-grade gold, so that it is less visible under the skin of the ear.
There is no need to wear a head bandage after treatment, unlike otoplasty, so most patients can return to their daily routine immediately.