Each anatomical problem requires its own solution. Hair does not need to be shaved for this operation. Anesthesia is usually local with or without sedation. This surgery was done in my office.
Most techniques use an incision behind the ear to expose the ear cartilage.
Notice the ruler held to determine the distance for each of the sutures as they are tied. These permanent sutures are used to bend the deformed ear. The Mustarde technique is one of the most common methods of ear correction. The site behind the ear is closed. This can be a dissolvable suture or a combination with a removable final layer to minimize scar formation.