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Ear Reconstruction for Microtia

September 26, 20241 min read

Ear Reconstruction for Microtia In Utah

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Our The Ear Reconstruction for Microtia is for those born with a small, deformed ear or born without an ear. Other factors: injury and cancer.

The outer ear is made up of cartilage, a connective tissue that develops in the womb, and in some cases, the growth of this tissue fails to progress properly. Microtia is considered a rare condition; however, the exact incidence and prevalence of microtia worldwide is unknown. It's estimated that 1 in 5,000 people is born with this condition.

Microtia is associated with varying degrees of deformity:

  • Grade I: Mild deformity

  • Grade II: Small Ear

  • Grade III: Sausage or Peanut shaped ear (most common)

  • Grade IV: Anotia (absent ear).

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Dr. Fairbanks, a top plastic surgeon in Utah, blends advanced surgical and artistic skills to achieve natural-looking results in facial, breast, body, and pediatric surgeries.

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