Ear Aesthetics

Do you have a problem with your ear?

One of the problems that can be seen in most people is shape problems in the ear. The Most Common Ear Shape Problem is what we know as the "pronounced ear". Of course, there may be other deformities as well.

These deformities in the ear can disturb people socially. Especially in childhood, the child with this problem may be more shy, since it is observed that he is ridiculed among his friends. There is only one way to deal with these shape problems in the ears. It is also ear aesthetic (otoplasty) surgery.

What is the Best Time for Surgery?

In general, ear development is completed by the age of 6 years. For this reason, it would be more appropriate to have surgery from the age of 6 onwards. There are also those who have had this surgery even though they were in their middle age, although they did not have it done in their childhood or youth.

General Information About the Surgery

It is an operation performed by shaping the cartilage. Whatever the problem in the cartilage structure is, the operation is performed for it. In the use of anesthesia; The age of the patient is taken into account. If the operation is performed on a young patient, general anesthesia method is used. However, if it is an adult operation, it can be performed under local anesthesia.
After the surgery, the ear remains in a bandage for about a week. Then, to protect the ear, a tennis player bandage is used. At the end of a week, a bath can be made. After completing the first week, this bandage is used for 2 weeks, only in the evenings. After the surgery; As long as an unexpected side effect does not occur, the given shape will be permanent.