Ear problems, also called protruding ears in people, can have very different differences in shape and size depending on a person's genetic structure. 85% of ear development ends by the age of 5. In this sense, early diagnosis and intervention will have a very positive effect on the mental health of the individual at an older age. The most common problems which we call prominent ear deformity in medical parlance cause great problems in the social environment of the individual. Its effects on mental health and human relationships are very high. Although our ears are sense organs, they form the lateral visual boundaries of our facial environment. If the angle of our ears to the head is greater than it should be, the protruding ear is called the protruding ear, and if that angle is less than it should be, it is called ear attached.
How is the aesthetics of the prominent ear achieved?
For prominent ear surgery, the deformities should be determined first. Taking into account the age of the defect and the degree of hardness of the ear cartilage, the surgical planning phase is initiated. Photography is very important before prominent ear surgery. In order to achieve a healthy autoplasty result, the photographic process is a detail that should not be overlooked.
Prominent ear surgery can be done at any age, and it is very beneficial for the mental health of the individual if it is done at preschool age. Prominent ear surgery performed during the preschool period will also prevent all the problems and traumas that will arise during the school period. While the aesthetics of prominent ears are performed under general anesthesia in children, it is usually performed under local anesthesia or sedation in adults. The average running time is 1 hour. Depending on the problem in the ear, the surgical technique may change. With small incisions made behind the ear, the cartilage structure is affected and excess tissue is filed away or the excess part is completely removed and the ear is given the anatomical shape it should be. After this shaping process, the skin of the ear is folded back and the ear is fixed at the most suitable angle at the level of the head. Permanent aesthetic sutures are thrown against the risk of reopening. For this reason, no permanent trace remains. The post-operative dressing is very important. In order to maintain the shape given to the ear and to support the ear, a suitable compression bandage is necessary.
Prominent ear post-surgical process
As in any surgery, the post-operative process is very important in cosmetic ear surgery. A successful cosmetic operation must be crowned by a successful post-operative process. The dressing model made after the operation completely prevents complications such as bleeding and blood pooling. The mold fixed after the operation is removed after 5 days. Once the mold is removed, a headband should be used overnight for up to 3 weeks. The recovery period in children and adults is 1 week. After 1 week, it is possible to resume work and school life. All kinds of external factors and activities that can cause ears to bend should be avoided for 1 month. After about 2 months, the ears will take their final shape. Even if the final form is formed in 2 months, the change in the ears is noticeable from the first day. Prominent ear surgery is the type of surgery with the highest rate of satisfactory results with a successful postoperative period.
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