Prominence in the auricle, insufficiency in the formation of the ear fold is defined as prominent ear disorder. It can lead to loss of self-confidence, mostly in childhood and adolescence edema. With ear aesthetics, the natural ear fold is reconstructed and the distance between the ear and scalp is reduced.

To Whom Is Ear Aesthetics Applied?

The ear reaches its adult size at 5-6 years of age. After this age, patients are suitable for ear aesthetics. The operation does not prevent ear development.

What is done before the operation?

The most important point before surgery is to evaluate the patient in detail and to understand their expectations. With the examination, the problems are revealed and the action to be taken is decided in order to get the best solution in line with these problems. In line with the intervention to be performed, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia.

What Awaits You During the Surgery Process

While ear aesthetics is mostly performed with local anesthesia in adults; General anesthesia is preferred in the pediatric age group. Before the procedure, necessary blood tests are performed for the operation. In prominent ear repair, excess skin is removed with an incision made behind the ear. The cartilages are shaped to form the insufficient ear fold and to reduce the distance between the skull and the ear. The process takes about 1.5 hours. The next day, the patient's dressing is changed and a bandana is put on. In the first week after the procedure, the stitches behind the ear are removed. You can take a shower 2-3 days after the procedure.

The use of bandana is one of the most important parts of this process. It is recommended to wear a bandana for three weeks. In the following 3 weeks, the bandana is continued to be used only at night while sleeping. You can return to your routine life within 7-10 days after prominent ear repair.