-Prominent ear deformity occurs as a result of the cartilage folds not forming sufficiently during the development of the baby in the womb, when the ear cartilages are taking shape. Therefore, it can be observed that the ears become prominent at birth.
- If the ear can be intervened with special apparatus and tapes within the first 72 hours after birth, the prominent ear deformity can be corrected. During this period, the baby's ear cartilages have a soft consistency, thanks to the estrogen hormone passed from the mother to the baby at birth.
- In order to correct the prominent ear deformity, the age of 6-7 is expected before school, when ear development is largely completed. Prominent ear aesthetics can be performed at any age, starting from this age.
-Prominent ear deformity is a common disorder. It is a condition that should be taken seriously, which can be a source of ridicule among children at a young age and can negatively affect school success due to the social trauma it creates during primary school. Families should take the issue seriously, evaluate the child's condition and seek the opinion of a specialist.
HOW IS EAR SURGERY DONE?
- Ear aesthetics in young children are performed under general anesthesia. In adults, it can be performed under local anesthesia, with or without the use of sedative drugs.
- The surgery takes approximately 1.5 hours.
- The operation is performed by either removing the cartilage or reshaping the existing cartilage, depending on the structure of the ear cartilage.
- It can be done by approaching from behind the ear or from the front of the ear.
- Ear aesthetics usually begins with an incision made behind the auricle and the removal of a piece of skin. The cartilage area where the fold will be formed is determined. The seams that will form the fold are marked. The cartilage area to be curled is weakened by filing and the curl to be curled is weakened. but it is brought. The ear canal is shaped by stitches placed at the marked locations.
- In patients where necessary, cartilage removal and/or stitches between the ear base and the cranial membrane are used. The angle between the ear and the head is narrowed.
- The incision made behind the ear is closed with aesthetic stitches and the surgery is completed.
- Dressing is done.
- Patients who undergo surgery under local anesthesia do not need to stay in the hospital and go home the same day. They can go.
- A dressing is applied that will stay for 2-3 days after the surgery.
- Then, the dressing is removed and the wide hair band used by tennis players is used.
- This band is intended to prevent the ears from being exposed to trauma during recovery. . After a few weeks, this procedure is terminated and the patient is freed from the need to camouflage his new, smooth ears with his hair.
- Within a few days, he can return to work using a headband. They can.
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