Cartilage-Sparing Otoplasty: An Overview of the Mustardé and Furnas Suture Techniques

Facial Plast Surg. 2025 Apr;41(2):151-154. doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1782539. Epub 2024 Mar 15.

Abstract

Otoplasty is commonly used to treat prominauris. Cartilage-sparing techniques for otoplasty are well popularized. The most common cartilage-sparing otoplasty techniques include the Mustardé and Furnas techniques. This article discusses the preparation, surgical steps, postoperative care, and associated complications for Mustardé and Furnas otoplasty in detail.

MeSH terms

  • Ear Cartilage* / surgery
  • Ear, External* / abnormalities
  • Ear, External* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures* / methods
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Suture Techniques*