Prominent Ear Aesthetics

Protruding ears are a common condition affecting many people around the world and are generally not considered a disease because they do not have any effect on the functioning of the body. However, the fact that they cause aesthetic concerns directs many people to plastic surgery.

Thanks to advances in the field of medicine and the development of aesthetic surgery techniques, the problem of protruding ears can be effectively solved with modern and simple methods today. Beyond aesthetic concerns, this condition can lead to psychological effects such as self-confidence and self-esteem problems in some individuals and can have negative effects on social life. Therefore, protruding ear surgery can help individuals both improve their appearance and provide a more positive life experience socially.

Protruding ears, which bothered people throughout their lives in the past, are now a problem that can be easily corrected with simple and effective methods applied today. This condition, which is especially challenging for school-age children, is an issue that needs to be treated in a timely manner and with appropriate techniques.

Protruding ear surgery is a procedure that does not pose a significant health risk and should be performed by a specialist plastic surgeon in a hospital environment. It is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the surgeon’s recommendation, considering the patient’s age. Although the duration of the surgery varies depending on the degree of deformity in the ear, it usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes and usually does not require hospitalization.

The surgery can be performed in front of or behind the ears, depending on the ear structure and the surgeon’s preference. The cartilages are reshaped in accordance with the natural shape of the ear and the ears gain an aesthetic appearance. After the surgery, special tapes are applied to the ear to support the healing process and these tapes are removed after 1-2 weeks. The incisions made during the surgery are mostly left behind the ear, so they do not leave any aesthetic scars.