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Microtia: Causes, Types, Risks And Procedure

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A rare condition called microtia affects 1 to 5 of every 10,000 children born worldwide.  Congenital ear abnormalities and even the removal of the auricle, the visible component of the external ear, can fall under this category. When an infant is born with microtia, there is a little protrusion or nub where normally would be a completely developed ear.  The objective of otoplasty, commonly referred to as cosmetic ear surgery, alters the size, placement, or contour of the ears. Only after ears have developed to their full size, typically after age 5, otoplasty can be performed at any age into maturity.  The Microtia Trust, the best ear reshaping surgery clinic in Mumbai , offers a variety of ear deformity treatments to patients with microtia, including external and internal ear deformities, prominent ears, and ear loss following injury or burns.   Causes of Microtia-  Even though the exact causes of microtia are unknown, genetic and environmental factors are thought to be the main con