Ear deformities come in every possible shape and size. In addition to standard microtia, Dr. Thorne has expertise in the following types of ear deformities:
Post Traumatic
- Deformities from dog bites
- Deformities from car accidents
- Deformities from human bites
- Deformities from burns
- Cauliflower ear
Tumors, moles or other growths on ear
- Basal cell cancer of ear
- Squamous cell cancer of ear
- Malignant melanoma and melanoma in situ of ear.
- Mohs' defects of ear
- Other tumors of ear
Congenital deformities
- Prominent ears
- Macrotia
- Cryptotia
- Question mark ear
- Lop ear
- Constricted ear
- Congenital deformities of earlobe (Bifid earlobe)
- Congenital ear tags and preauricular sinuses
Deformities related to ear piercing
- Torn earlobes
- Partially torn earlobes
- Areas of collapse from earring infections
- Stretched earlobes
Deformities related to aging
Deformities related to previous cosmetic surgery
- Unsightly facelift scars
- Distorted sideburns or hairline behind ear after facelifting
- Distorted earlobes after facelifting
- Overcorrected ears after otoplasty
- Under corrected ears after otoplasty
- Unusual contours after otoplasty
