When the ears stand further apart from the head than normal, or are seen more clearly when viewed from the front and back, it is called "protruding ears". The operation performed to eliminate this problem is called Otoplasty (prominent ear surgery).
Ear development in children is completed by the age of 6-7. After this age, they become suitable for surgery. For this reason, I recommend that this surgery be performed in the preschool period, both for children with prominent ears and to prevent them from being bullied by their peers, especially during school years.
Protruding ear surgery is generally an operation that takes 1-1.5 hours under local anesthesia. If the patient is not suitable for local anesthesia, general anesthesia is used. After the surgery, there is pain that can be relieved with simple painkillers. After the surgery, patients can return to their daily lives within 5-7 days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Otoplasty
How many hours does otoplasty surgery take?
Protruding ear surgery takes approximately 1.5 hours on average.
Will my ears return to their normal state in the future?
Unless there is an unusual blow or pull, the ear will not return to its previous state.
Will there be any scars after the surgery?
The surgeries are performed behind the ear and the scars are hidden and invisible.
What should be taken into consideration after surgery?
After the surgery, patients come to the clinic for 2 consecutive days and change their pressure bandages, and after this phase is completed, a headband should be worn day and night for 2 weeks and only at night for 6 weeks to protect the ear from possible impacts.
How much does otoplasty surgery cost?
This varies depending on the difficulty of the surgery to be performed on the patient's ear. For the exact price, we definitely ask patients for photographs and surgery history before surgery.
