Ear Aesthetics
Prominent ear; It is when the angle of the head and ear is wider than normal. When these people are viewed from the opposite side, the auricle is more prominent and the “Y” shaped natural folds of the auricle are usually less pronounced than normal. Prominent ear or big ear is not actually a physical disease but an aesthetic problem. In people with remarkable prominent ears, this can lead to psychological and social problems that reduce the person’s quality of life. Being ridiculed among friends usually begins at school age; It can lead to the need to cover their ears with their hair, lack of self-confidence, anxiety, impaired body perception and even depression.
How is Prominent Ear Surgery Performed?
The only treatment for the removal of prominent ears, big ears and deformities in the ears is surgery. Since ear development is completed around the age of 5-6, the best time for prominent ear treatment in children is the preschool period. When prominent ear surgery is performed in preschool period, psychological traumas and social problems that the child may experience in school life will be prevented. Performing prominent ear surgery in the preschool period also allows the child to adapt to his social environment with his new appearance without deteriorating his body perception and prevents self-confidence problems. Performing prominent ear surgery in the preschool period also allows the child to adapt to his social environment with his new appearance without deteriorating his body perception and prevents self-confidence problems. It is important to know that early treatment prevents psychological and social traumas in the light of the data that people with prominent ears often consult a doctor during adolescence and youth. Prominent ear surgery, known as otoplasty in medicine, is one of the surgical procedures with high satisfaction. Surgical intervention; It is an ear shaping operation applied to eliminate the prominent ear appearance, the big ear appearance and the insufficient curves in the natural ear.
How is Prominent Ear Aesthetics Performed?
Prominent ear operation is generally based on removing excess tissue through small incisions made behind the ear. These incisions made in the folds behind the ear hardly leave any marks. Aesthetic and plastic surgery specialists make a personalized prominent ear surgery plan. The most common method is to reduce the excess cartilage in the ear by rasping, remove it if necessary, and give the ear a new shape that is curved backwards with special stitches that are not absorbed by the body. Prominent ear surgery is performed in plastic surgery units.
How Many Hours Does Ear Aesthetic Surgery Take?
Our guest can stand up a few hours after the operation, which is performed under local anesthesia in operating room conditions and lasts about 1 hour. General anesthesia may also be preferred, as it is more difficult to keep children still during the operation. The ears are wrapped to protect the ear tissue and to facilitate healing. After 2-4 days, this dressing is removed and the head of our guest is wrapped with a lighter dressing. Unless self-dissolving stitches are used, the stitches are usually removed within a week. After removing the dressings, it is recommended to use a band that covers the ears for 6-8 weeks, especially at night. You can fill out the form below for more detailed information about prominent ear surgery, to consult our experts and for a pre-interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Since the operations are performed with very small scratches and aesthetic stitches, there will be no scars.
