EAR AESTHETICS
Ear aesthetics is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to correct protruding ears or deformities that are either congenital or acquired. This operation ensures that the ears are brought into proportion with the face and provides a natural appearance.
Treatment Process
1 - 2 hours
1 day
5 - 7 days
4 - 6 weeks
Protruding Ear
The ear is a complexly shaped organ composed of soft cartilage and specialized for perceiving sound. It is located on either side of the head, between the level of the eye and the upper lip. The pinna forms an angle of approximately 30-35 degrees with the skull. A protruding ear deformity, greater than 35 degrees from the skull, is called a “Protruding Ear Deformity.” This condition is often accompanied by a deformity in the ear cartilage.
Two techniques can be generally considered. Both techniques can be performed under local anesthesia. We generally perform our surgeries in the operating room under general anesthesia.
Protruding Ear Surgery with Sutures
The first method involves making a small incision behind the ear and placing permanent sutures between the ear cartilage and the bone, securing the ear posteriorly. While this method is extremely simple, its longevity depends on the strength of the sutures. A common complaint among many patients is that the sutures may come loose, break, or stretch early on, and they return to their original shape. Although it is preferred in the first stage because it is not perceived as a surgical procedure by patients, satisfaction rates are extremely low.
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The second method involves making incisions behind the ear to expose the cartilage that forms the pinna and either removing a piece of cartilage or shaping it. The procedure takes approximately one hour for each ear. Following the procedure, the ears are monitored with an occlusive dressing for 3-5 days. Afterward, a tennis headband is used for three weeks to ensure proper healing.
Prominent Ear Surgery Prices
Prices vary depending on the method used.
What Are Other Deformities of the Ear?
Most ear-related problems are developmental. Problems can include an abnormally large ear, an underdeveloped ear, a missing ear, or even a missing ear. An abnormally large ear is treated by removing a piece of the ear. In cases where the ear is missing, a new ear can be constructed using cartilage taken from the body, or pre-made ear epitheses can be used.
The Right Time for Ear Surgery
We know that every part of our body develops at different times. Ears typically complete their development between the ages of 10 and 12. A 12-year-old child’s ear has largely reached its adult size. Because the ear is a visible part of the body and is often the subject of teasing among children, repairs to these deformities should be performed between the ages of 10 and 12. If possible, the period between when the child changes schools is ideal.
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