Microtia is a congenital birth defect in which the external ear does not develop properly. Microtia occurs in different variations, ranging from small ear to complete absence of the ear. Microtia can affect normal ear canal, eardrum, and middle ear bones. In very few cases, it is seen that the ear canal is small or absent. Microtia surgery in Mumbai (India) is performed by Dr. Parag Telang at…

Reconstruction of the absent or damaged external ear is considered one of the most difficult surgeries, and this surgery must be performed by an expert to obtain the best and safe results. Microtia surgery helps to reconstruct the external defects using the patient’s own cartilage. For microtia surgery, it is essential to visualise the ear in three dimensions. The best material for reconstructing a new ear is a soft portion of the rib called cartilage. Microtia ear surgery is done in two…