This study reported that using hair gel is a cheap and practical method for preventing hair interference during otoplasty surgeries, as it keeps hair in place under sterile conditions without patient complaints about maintaining the gel for two days post-operation.
October 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This article discusses an unusual complication of otoplasty, specifically frontal cicatricial alopecia caused by an over-stretched ear bandage, and highlights the need for surgeons to monitor bandage pressure and materials.
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November 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study observed that between 2000 and 2004, males underwent fewer aesthetic facial procedures than females, except for hair restoration and otoplasty, with a trend toward more nonsurgical requests over time.
August 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This collection of review articles discusses complications in facial plastic surgery, covering both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and reports no new research findings.
November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful techniques, proper patient selection, and management strategies are crucial to minimize complications in facial plastic surgery.