Otoplasty
(Prominent Ear Aesthetics)

Change Your Image, Change Your Life

Large and prominent ears can cause deep anxiety and sadness in children and adults. Too large ears can disrupt the balance in the general appearance of the face. Ear deformities (disorders) can also be seen due to genetic reasons or after injuries. Otoplasty is an operation to correct large or prominent (protruding) ears. 

With this operation;

• Permanent improvement in the appearance of your ears,

• No surgical scars are visible thanks to concealed incisions,

• Balance in the appearance of the face,

• Social and emotional anxiety is relieved.

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Ears that are too big: These are patients whose auricle is longer than the face and other structures on the face. Ear length is measured from the top of the auricle to the end of the earlobe, and if it is long in proportion, some cartilage is removed or shaped by this surgery to make the length of the ear compatible with the face.

Prominent (protruding) ears: It occurs when the ear is pushed forward relative to the head plane as a result of the excess cartilage in the back of the ear. The head-ear angle has increased. To reduce this, some cartilage is removed from the back of the ear and the ear is brought closer to the head plane with stitches from the back. With this surgery, the appearance of the ear from the front is reduced.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of anesthesia is used in prominent ear aesthetic surgery?

• Protruding ear correction surgery can be performed under local anesthesia. General anesthesia can also be applied to pediatric patients or upon the patient's request.

At what age is prominent ear surgery suitable for children?​

• This surgery can be performed on patients who have fully completed their ear development. This usually happens at the age of 5-6. In general, the period before starting school and after development is completed is the most suitable period for pediatric patients.

How long does the recovery period take?​

• Edema may occur in the postoperative period. Depending on the healing process, it is recommended to wear a bandage or athlete's tape for a few weeks after surgery. Most patients can return to work within a week and their sports routine after 2-3 weeks.

Is prominent ear surgery permanent?​

• Yes, otoplasty surgery aims for lifelong results. The results of surgery performed during childhood continue in adult life.

Will my surgery scars be visible?​

• The surgical scar is hidden behind the ear and sometimes between the ear folds if ear reduction is added. In this way, surgery scars are not visible.

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