Many congenital or acquired deformities that require ear aesthetic surgery can be encountered. The most common deformity in the society is prominent ear deformity in which the ears are very prominent. The prominent ear is the angle of the ear with the head is more prominent than it should be.
Who can have prominent ear aesthetics?
Prominent ear, that is, the ears are larger than they should be and the angle with the head is increased, is a condition that can disturb people of all ages. Ears reach their adult size at the age of 6. For this reason, unlike other aesthetics, prominent ear surgery is preferably recommended to be performed before primary school. Thus, this problem is solved without being exposed to the criticism of schoolmates. However, most of the time, this work is left to adult ages or sometimes around or after adolescence.
How is ear aesthetic surgery performed?
At a young age, ear aesthetics are performed under general anesthesia. In adults, it can be performed under local anesthesia using sedatives. The surgery takes approximately 1 hour.
Ear aesthetic surgery begins with the removal of a piece of skin from behind the auricle. The cartilage is rasped and curled in appropriate areas. Permanent sutures are placed between the base of the ear and the skull bone membrane, narrowing the angle between the ear and the head. The ear canopy is shaped by placing permanent sutures in the previously planned areas. A dressing is applied to both ears and will remain for 5 days. Patients who undergo surgery under local anesthesia can go home on the same day. On the 5th day, a small dressing that can be hidden under the hair band is applied. It is recommended to wear the elastic headband for 4 weeks.
What are the problems that can be seen after surgery?
Blood collection in the ear as a result of bleeding (hematoma), which can be seen after any surgery, can also occur after ear aesthetic surgery.
Many patients already have some asymmetry before surgery. Since both ears cannot be operated on at the same time, it is very difficult to achieve complete symmetry and this possibility should be known before surgery.
If the ears are closer to the head than they were in the first period, it gives the ears an unnatural appearance. For this reason, the ears should be brought close enough to the head with ear aesthetics. Ears that are closer to the head than they should be in the first postoperative period have a more natural appearance as the edema decreases.
Why Choose Health Tourism for Ear Aesthetics?
Health tourism allows you to access top-tier medical care for ear aesthetics, offering a combination of advanced medical technology, world-class expertise, and high standards of care. Patients who travel abroad for treatment can benefit from:
• World-Class Hospitals: Access to internationally renowned hospitals with specialized centers.
• Leading Surgeons: Expert surgeons with extensive experience in ear aesthetics.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: The latest technologies and diagnostic imaging.
• Affordable Treatment Options: High-quality care at a fraction of the cost compared to other countries.
• Comprehensive Care: From initial consultation to post-operative follow-up, a holistic care plan designed to ensure the best possible outcome.
