Auricular (ear) prosthesis

A person may need an auricular (ear) prosthesis for numerous reasons. One of them is congenital deformity. A child can be born with a small/underdeveloped ear (microtia) or completely without an ear (anotia). Common genetic disorders that require an ear prosthesis are hemifacial microsomia (disorder of the lower half of face) or Goldenhar Syndrome (deformities of one side of the face). A person would also need an auricular prosthesis due to unsatisfactory surgical reconstruction or when all/part of the ear has been removed due to cancer or trauma. An auricular prosthesis can be attached using medical grade adhesive or craniofacial implants that require placement by a surgeon.  After the implants heal, your anaplastologist will attach the implants to your prosthesis using a magnet.