Prominent Ear Surgery
Prominent Ear Surgery Ears are an important part of how a face looks. In some cultures, especially among children, having large ears is a sign of beauty. But big ears can also lead to bad situations, such as being teased or being ostracized a lot. If a child’s only problem is deformity and there is no pain, this problem can be eliminated with surgery starting from the age of 6 years. Since the child is still too young to understand what is happening, the problem can be resolved quickly with surgery. Surgery to correct large ears has no disadvantages and is not a risky way to improve the appearance of your ears.
How is Otoplasty Performed?
General or local anesthesia can be used during the surgery to make the Prominent Ear Surgery look better. There is no need to stay in the hospital after the surgery. During the procedure, incisions are made behind the ear and the ear cartilage is reshaped and brought closer to the scalp.
Does the Ear Return to Its Previous Form After Prominent Ear Surgery?
When the correct technique is used for prominent ear surgery, the chance of the ear returning to its previous form is very low.
Is Otoplasty Painful?
Aesthetic ear surgery is painless and is performed with local anesthesia. You can also use pain relievers to reduce pain after surgery if you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prominent ear surgery is often a low-risk surgery. The most common problems in the first few days after surgery are blood clots and infections in the area where the surgery was performed. With the right treatments, both problems can be fixed without making things worse. In the medium to long term, you may find that your ears are not the same size or shape, or that your ears seem to pop out again. Re-operation is usually required to solve this problem, which does not happen very often, if a thorough pre-operative examination and correct surgical techniques are used.
Prominent ear surgery does not harm your hearing and takes 1-2 weeks to heal. In about three to five days, the ear will begin to become less swollen and red. Ear aesthetic operations are very good for the patient as they heal quickly and do not leave visible scars.
After surgery, both ears are wrapped in a bandage to apply pressure. Pain relievers will be sufficient to treat any pain that may occur after surgery. Dressings are removed one day after the procedure.