In prominent ear correction surgery, with its medical name, otoplasty surgery, the ears that appear prominently forward are made more inclined. Otoplasty can be performed at any age from the ears to full size (usually after the age of 5) until adulthood.
• If your ear or protruding ears bother you aesthetically
• If your ears are large or disproportionate to your head
• If your earlobes are large or drooping
Otoplasty is not an operation that changes your ears and your hearing ability.
Otoplasty techniques vary according to how the ear is corrected. The chosen technique determines the incision sites and the scars.
There are local or general anesthesia options in aesthetic ear surgery. As a result of your personal examination, it is decided which path to follow.
In the correction of protruding ears, it uses surgical techniques to create the antihelix fold (the outermost fold of the ear) and to reduce the enlarged turbinate (the hollow part of the outer ear). Incisions for otoplasty are usually made on the back surface of the ear. When an incision is needed in the front of the ear, they are made in the folds to hide it. Late-absorbing sutures are used to create and fix the newly shaped cartilage. The surgery takes about two hours.
After surgery, your ears will be bandaged for protection and support. It is normal to feel uncomfortable and itchy.
Lying on your side for a while after the surgery should be avoided so that your ears are not subject to pressure and strain.
Your dressings will be removed a few days after the surgery. It is normal to have redness after your dressings are removed. You should wear a headband to cover your ears for 2 to 6 weeks. In this way, it is ensured that you do not touch or bend your ears during the healing process. As with any surgery, it is necessary to avoid strenuous exercises after this procedure.
Immediately after your bandages are removed, you will notice a difference in the appearance of your ears. These differences are permanent. Otoplasty surgery allows you to achieve a balanced and natural appearance.
Correcting even minor deformities can have profound benefits in terms of appearance and self-confidence.
