Co-opting sutures are placed perpendicular to already placed parallel mattress sutures on either side of lacerations.
2.
The antihelix fold is bent more strongly or formed anew with mattress sutures that are anchored in the cartilage.
3.
This can be achieved with simple or vertical mattress sutures using a non-absorbable material, which are subsequently removed at around days 7-10.
4.
With this method, the antihelix is moved in the direction of the ear canal entrance with the fingers and fixed in this position by mattress sutures.
5.
The surgeon emplaces mattress sutures on the back of the ears, which are tied with sufficient tension to increase the de�nition of the antihelical fold, thereby setting back the helical rim.