Ear Aesthetics
Otoplasty
A prominent ear occurs when the angle between the head and the ear is higher than normal and the upper fold in the auricle is not sufficiently developed. Since it is structural, it can be operated at a young age. The recommended age for surgery is before school age. Because the development of the ear is mostly completed at the age of 5-6 years. Another advantage of the surgery performed during this period is to prevent the child from peer bullying at school due to the ear shape.
All people over the age of 5 are suitable for surgery. It can also be done in adulthood. It can be applied single or double-sided.
The pre-operative examination is the assessment of your general health status. Your current diseases, medications, and previous operations are checked.
Then your detailed examination is performed. The shape and angle of your ears are evaluated.
Our surgery leaves a line-shaped scar on the back of the ear. Because it is behind the ear, it is hidden, not seen. Detailed information is given in the pre-operative examination.
The surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia. It takes about 1-1.5 hours. It is entered through an incision made behind the ear. Ear cartilages are shaped with permanent threads. The bandage is applied.
We recommend that you stay in the hospital for 1 night after the operation. You will have pain that can be controlled with painkillers. We recipe painkillers and antibiotics on discharge. We recommend that you rest for 7-10 days. You also need to use a special bandage for 6 weeks.
You can see the result of the surgery immediately, but it will take about 1 month for the swelling to go down and 6-12 months for the ear to take its final shape.
In the early surgery period, conditions such as bleeding, infection, or wound opening may be observed. Your scars may heal with swelling.
The most common complication in this surgery is the opening of the ear forward and some scooping due to the loosening of the threads used. Necessary precautions are taken to prevent this during the surgery. However, it can still happen. In this case, it may be necessary to make a small correction again.