Abstract
Various methods have been described in the literature for earlobe reconstruction in one or many stages. Authors describe here a simple, single-stage technique to reconstruct the loss of the earlobe. The technique is clearly illustrated in a step-by-step manner and produces a natural-looking earlobe without an unpleasant secondary deformity with desirable texture and color match.
Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
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Gupta, D.K., Devendra, S. Single-stage earlobe reconstruction: a simple method with promising results. Eur J Plast Surg 37, 393–396 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-014-0956-2
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