An electric surgical technique for the correction of protruding ears
Janeke, J.B.
South African Medical Journal 59(24): 863-864
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 7015534 Document Number: 170198
The 'suture-only' technique for correcting 'bat' ears provides an anesthetically pleasing result. The ear contour can be altered and remodelled without cutting the pinna cartilage, thereby avoiding possible permanent disfigurement. The object of the 'suture-only' procedure is to normalize a somewhat ridiculous and embarrassing physical appearance which may cause permanent psychological and personality damage.