Examples of minor pinna malformations in newborns before and after correction with molding
Examples of minor pinna malformations shown before and after correction with molding performed in the newborn period.
(A and B) Constricted ear deformity.
(C) Helical deformity.
(D) Helical rim deformity.
(E and F) Stahl deformity.
From: Doft MA, Goodkind AB, Diamond S, et al. The Newborn Butterfly Project: a shortened treatment protocol for ear molding. Plast Reconstr Surg 2015; 135:577e. DOI:
10.1097/PRS.0000000000000999. Copyright © 2015 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Reproduced with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.
