What is a Silicone Prosthetic Ear? A silicone prosthetic ear is a reconstructive option for patients born with microtia and other birth differences such as Treacher Collins or Goldenhar syndrome; as well as those who have suffered traumatic injury or undergone cancer resection surgery (auriculectomy). Our certified anaplastologists create a remarkably life-like ear prosthesis matching the shape, skin tones, and textural detail of your healthy ear. Our patients appreciate the practically invisible transition between their skin and their realistic prosthetic ear. How is an ear prosthesis attached?  Medical adhesive attachment Your ear prosthesis can be attached with special medical adhesive. Most patients easily adjust to using prosthetic adhesives —much like flossing or caring for contact lenses. We offer a variety of adhesive products (a liquid adhesive or two-sided tape), so that you can choose the one that best meets your needs. Patients choose adhesive retention as a non-surgical method of ear reconstruction. Anatomical retention– directly to the anatomy When part of the natural ear remains, we may be able to design an ear prosthesis that fits like a glove over the ear remnant. Although some practitioners recommend removal of the ear remnant to simplify the creation of the prosthesis, we understand that many patients prefer a conservative approach. We use techniques developed in our lab that allow us to overlap an intact portion of the ear to secure a prosthetic ear with little or no skin adhesive. Craniofacial bone anchored implants Craniofacial bone anchored implants are small titanium fixtures that are surgically implanted during an outpatient surgical procedure to attach your prosthetic ear. These implants bond with bone (osseointegrate) to provide a stable foundation for your ear prosthesis. The surrounding bone bonds with the implants during a 3-6 month healing period. Once the healing period is complete, you can snap the ear prosthesis onto the implants using clips or Technovent magnets; you can attach and remove the prosthesis with ease.