The technique was less effective in infants with certain types of more severe deformities, including those with an insufficient amount of skin over the ear.

It’s estimated that one in every 6,000 babies born has a congenital outer ear deformity. While many ear deformities are purely cosmetic, some may require additional medical attention.

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