Surgical Correction of Cryptotia with V-Y Advancement of a Temporal Triangular Flap

Abstract

The main advantages of this proposed technique are simple and easy design, provision of enough skin to the upper and posterior portions of the auricle, sufficient depth of the auriculocephalic sulcus, correction of cartilage deformities with unrestricted access, and no additional skin grafting. Problems encountered were the development of a visible scar on the donor site and lowered hairline because of advancement of the temporal triangular flap.