The most common ear condition treated surgically by Dr Bade is prominent ears (sometimes referred to as “bat ears”).
The operation is called an otoplasty. For more information
However there are many different ear deformities including constricted ears, lop ears, cryptocia and microtia. The ear can be one of the most difficult areas of the body to reconstruct. Dr Bade is one of a handful of surgeons in Australia who regularly performs ear reconstructions using rib cartilage. Ears can also be reconstructed with other substances such as porous polyethelene.