Various Applications of Retroauricular Advancement Skin Flap to Treat the Surgical Defect of the Ear
Surgical defects of the ear are relatively common and may be due to removal of a skin cancer or due to other trauma. Various surgical options are available to repair the surgical defects of the ear such as wedge excision, local flap surgery (using skin fr
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Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty
Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques
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Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty
Melvin A. Shiffman Editor
Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques
Editor Melvin A. Shiffman, M.D., J.D. Tustin, California USA
ISBN 978-3-642-35430-4 ISBN 978-3-642-35431-1 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-35431-1 Springer Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London
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Foreword
It gives me great pleasure and privilege to write a foreword to this book titled Advanced Cosmetic Otoplasty: Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques. Having been involved with cosmetic surgery for over 30 years, I find that very little has been focused on the aesthetic otoplasty in facial rejuvenation, and details of various techniques are lacking. The ears are a vital part in the beauty and symmetry of the face, and it is often forgotten or neglected. Over the years, children and adults can have a huge complex about their ears. It also varies with trends, as adults sometimes wear their hair short, or with career moves, for instance, if a person goes into the army. Also children are often teased at school because of their ea
