Prominent Ear Aesthetics

What is Prominent Ear Aesthetics (Otoplasty)?

Prominent ear aesthetics is an aesthetic operation performed in cases where the ears protrude significantly forward compared to the head. Thanks to this procedure, the shape, size or angle of the ears are corrected according to the person’s wishes and a more desired aesthetic appearance.

How is Prominent Ear Aesthetics Performed?

Prominent ear aesthetics is usually performed under local anesthesia. However, general anesthesia may be required in pediatric patients. During the operation, a small incision is made behind the ear and the cartilage of the auricle is shaped and the ear is placed closer to the head. In this way, a more aesthetic appearance of the face is achieved.

Who is Prominent Ear Aesthetics Applied To?

Prominent ear aesthetics is an operation that can be performed on those who are not satisfied with their ear structure, those whose ears are larger than normal, and anyone who complains about their ear shape.

Prominent ear aesthetics can generally be applied during adolescence and from the age of 5-6 when the development of the ears is completed.

What are the Surgical and Non-Surgical Prominent Ear Aesthetic Techniques?

Otoplasty can be performed in two ways: surgical and non-surgical.

Non-Surgical Prominent Ear Aesthetic

It is performed by placing special threads or silicone implants behind the ear. This method is a less invasive method, but non-surgical prominent ear aesthetics are not as permanent as the results of surgical prominent ear aesthetics.

Surgical Prominent Ear Aesthetic

During the operation, a small incision is made behind the ear and the cartilage of the auricle is shaped and the ear is placed closer to the head. The results of surgical prominent ear aesthetics are permanent.

How Many Hours Does Prominent Ear Surgery Take?

It takes approximately 1-1.5 hours.

How Many Days Does Prominent Ear Surgery Take?

Prominent ear aesthetics is an operation that takes approximately 1-1.5 hours. After the surgery, the patient is discharged after the anesthesia wears off.

What Are The Points To Be Considered Before Prominent Ear Surgery:

There are some important points to be considered before prominent ear surgery;

• Before the operation, you should inform your doctor about all your health information such as your chronic diseases, diseases you have had, genetic diseases and medications you use continuously.
• Smoking should be stopped or reduced because nicotine slows down the healing process.
• Blood thinners such as aspirin and ibuprofen should be stopped before prominent ear surgery.

What Are The Points To Be Considered After Prominent Ear Surgery:

There are some important points to be considered after prominent ear surgery;

• Ears should be protected from hard impacts.
• Ears should be protected from extreme heat or cold.
• After removal of the bandages, it is recommended to use a band covering the ears, especially at night, for 6-8 weeks.
• The medications prescribed by your doctor after surgery should be used regularly.
• Sports and exhausting activities should not be done until your doctor says otherwise.
• Smoking should be stopped or reduced for 15 days because nicotine slows down the healing process.