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.
- Who is suitable for prominent ear surgery?
- What is done in the pre-operative examination?
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.
Before each plastic surgery operation, your photos are taken.
- Where will my scar be? Will it be permanent?
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 scar left in the surgery will be permanent. Although it is more obvious at first, it will become vague within 1 year.
- How is prominent ear surgery performed? How many hours does it take?
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.
- How long will I stay in the hospital after the operation? Will I have pain? When will I recover?
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.
- Can I see the result of the surgery immediately?
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.
- Is the result of the surgery permanent?
The result of the surgery is permanent.
- What are the risks of the surgery?
Every surgery has risks. There may be early or late complications due to anesthesia or surgery.
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.