Repair of partial and complete earlobe clefts: a review of 21 methods
Vujevich, J.; Goldberg, L.H.; Obagi, S.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 6(7): 695-699
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 17763592 Document Number: 14641
Partially or completely spilt earlobes are a common reason for patient presentation to the cosmetic surgeon. In this article, we review the different techniques of repairing both partial and complete cleft earlobes. We review and illustrate 4 methods to repair a partial cleft earlobe and 17 methods to correct a complete cleft earlobe. In addition, preoperative, intraoperative, and follow-up photographs are shown on several examples. Earlobe clefts may be repaired by various techniques. While advantages and disadvantages exist for each method, the surgeon should be familiar with categorizing the cleft, choosing a repair, and deciding whether to repierce the earlobe intra- or postoperatively.
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