Ear Aesthetics (Otoplasty)
Ear aesthetics is also known as prominent ear aesthetics or otoplasty. Unlike the normal structure of the ears, the cases where the auricle is curved forward are called the prominent ear, and the prominent ear can be corrected by ear aesthetics.
Prominent ear problem may cause health problems in some cases, but it is an aesthetic operation mostly performed due to aesthetic concerns. The prominent ear problem, which causes psychological problems especially in childhood, can be easily corrected with ear aesthetics today. Along with countless problems such as self-confidence and shyness, the prominent ear problem, which can cause serious problems especially during the construction of a social environment in children, can be completely eliminated thanks to ear aesthetics.
One of the most common congenital ear deformations, the prominent ear problem can be solved with ear aesthetics. Ear aesthetics is an application that includes safe procedures. At the same time, contrary to popular belief, it is not known that ear aesthetic operation involves any hearing related risk.
What is the Best Age for Ear Aesthetics?
In order to perform auricle operation with ear aesthetics, that is, otoplasty, firstly, it should be expected to complete the development of the auricle. This averagelly corresponds to age of 6. Pre-school period should be preferred for ear aesthetic operation. In this way, the child will not behave with some negative emotions during the social environment construction process. This age period is critical for child development and is the age when children can be sensitive. Therefore, building a social environment is very important for them to continue their development in a healthy way.
While children are discovering and learning, they may be shy because of problems such as prominent ear, and even if they are not shy, they may be excluded by other children in the environment. This period, in which feelings such as hiding and embarrassment may develop, is very important and it is recommended that a child with a prominent ear problem should have ear aesthetic unless there is an obstacle. From the age of 6, every child, young person and adult person can also have ear aesthetic operation successfully.
Ear Aesthetic Pre-Operation Process
In the ear aesthetic operation, information should be exchanged between the doctor and the patient and preliminary interviews should be conducted. At this point, after sharing information, one's requests related to the ear are learned. Numerous photographs of patient's ears are taken and the person is informed about the image of the ear will have after the operation. Thus, before the operation the individual can find the opportunity to evaluate the ear image and see the difference.
When the operation becomes definite, the medications and disease stories used by the person are listened in the pre-operation process and the preparation process is completed. If adult individuals have habits such as smoking and alcohol, they should quit these bad habits some time before surgery. It is recommended not to make up, not to wear uncomfortable clothes, and not to use materials such as jelly or cream in the hair.
What Does Ear Aesthetics Include?
Aesthetic operations are divided into two as surgical and non-surgical operations. Although the non-surgical method is simple and easy, it is more difficult to get exact results. With the surgical method, surgery is performed with a very small incision and no scar is created. Since melting stitch application is used, processes such as removing the stitch later are not needed. By shaping the cartilage tissue, the prominent ear problem is eliminated.
As a requirement of the procedure to be performed, ear aesthetics can be performed under local or general anesthesia and can be implemented in periods ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours according to the procedure.
