Appearance, Size and Shape

The ears are an integral part of the hearing system, which allows us to perceive the sounds and they can be transmitted to the brain for discretion.

Besides having this essential function, are considered a beauty trait with high and low reliefs we define a perfect architectural construction.

They are located on the sides of the head and with an inclination of 30 degrees. They relate anatomically eyebrows in the upper pole and the base of the nose at its lower pole, accounting for the middle third of the face.

Embryologically ears are formed from the eighth week of gestation, from there only grow in proportion.

At 4 years of age are 80% of the adult stage at 8 years culminating development.

During this period may be subject to birth defects that alter some of its structures as: Ears "dumbo" (antihelix), bowl (upper third of the ear), Satyr (tuber), flying (shell) and large lobe, or well on its size (microtia).

The reconstruction of birth defects starts from the four years because of the degree of maturity reached and prior to school entry.

Directing treatment to the affected part, traumatic injury this will depend on the damaged area, extent or total loss.

Generally used and the adjacent skin or cartilage graft sometimes necessary.

In the absence of the ear can be used silastic implants, which simulate actual ear. Today the versatility in surgical choice made possible satisfactory aesthetic results.