Prominent Ear Correction
earStitch
A bespoke, minimalist approach to correcting ear prominence — suitable for all shapes, sizes, and degrees of prominence.
A new standard in ear correction
earStitch is a bespoke, minimalist approach to correcting ear prominence. Greg O'Toole's earStitch procedure is a natural evolution of the best stitch-based procedures to correct ear prominence and is suitable for all shapes and sizes of ear, and all degrees of prominence. It can be used for subtle corrections, as well as to set back very prominent ears.
earStitch is different to other surgical approaches to ear prominence. Minimalist exposure of cartilage to place very precisely the best modern stitches allows for a series of advantages compared to classic approaches. High-risk techniques scratching or scoring the cartilage with wide surgical dissection are still the norm elsewhere. "Incisionless" techniques on the other hand have a higher rate of recurrence. earStitch evolved to balance these risks.
Procedure highlights
- Local anaesthetic
- 20-minute procedure
- No bandages
- Minimal swelling
- Rapid return to normal activity
- Natural-looking result
The four stitch placements
The Top Stitch
The Top Stitch addresses the uppermost part of the ear. Some ears stick out only at the top with the rest of the ear being completely normal. In these cases a full otoplasty is not necessary. The Top Stitch draws the top of the ear closer to the head, as much as is desired, without affecting the rest of the ear. A 1 cm incision on the back of the ear is all that is required.
The Fold Stitch
The Fold Stitch addresses the anti-helical fold of the ear, in a similar way to an earFold device. The fold of the ear is sometimes too soft and this causes ear prominence. The Fold Stitch tightens the anti-helical fold from behind with a few stitches through a small incision, usually around 2 cm in length.
The Bowl Stitch
The other common cause of ear prominence is the presence of a deep conchal bowl. The Bowl Stitch rolls back the conchal bowl, without the need for the removal of any cartilage, through an incision of around 1 cm. Where too much cartilage impedes the stitch setback, a narrow crescentic excision of cartilage perfects the result.
The Lobe Stitch
A prominent earlobe is sometimes a feature of an otherwise normal ear. A delicately placed suture between the tail of the helical rim and the back of the conchal bowl corrects lobe prominence effectively. On its own, the Lobe Stitch needs only a very short incision on the back of the ear.
The consultation and procedure
A full discussion as to which approach or approaches to use would be held in an out-patient clinic consultation, prior to a date for the procedure being arranged. On the day itself, a decision of the desired final position of the ears would be made so that the final results can be very precise.
Patient experiences
"I can honestly say I have received nothing but exceptional care and treatment from Mr O'Toole and can highly recommend him if you are considering ear surgery."
"You completely changed my life and confidence. I have not worn my hair down since the procedure and that is all thanks to you."
"I am extremely happy with the results of my prominence ear correction. I can honestly say that it has changed my life and looks better as each day goes by."
Photo gallery
Before and after patient results.
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