Demyd disorders in the ear that require ear aesthetic surgery are found. In the prominent ear, the problem is that the angle of your ear with your head is more than normal. So they appear more forward and clearer than normal. In this case, it can lead to significant psychosocial, behavioral and emotional problems, especially in children. In prominent ear aesthetics, only the outer part of the ear is interfered with. Prominent ear operation is an operation that can be performed with great confidence. Therefore, it will not cause any problems with hearing. Since ear development in people is completed up to 5-6 years of age, it is recommended to correct the ear by performing prominent ear surgery at these ages. Prominent ear surgery (autoplasty) is performed by applying general anesthesia in children. At older ages, it can only be done by local anesthesia, i.e. by anesthetization of the ear, without general anesthesia. Since the prominent ear surgery is performed on the back face of the ear, there will be no trace.

At what age is prominent ear surgery more suitable?

Prominent ear surgery is a procedure suitable for performing at all ages. However, the age suitable for this surgery is preschool ages. Children who go to school with prominent ears will face negative thoughts from their friends, which will affect the mental state of the child. For this reason, before the prominent ear surgery, this situation should be explained to the child in a way that he understands and surgery should be performed voluntarily. If the child wants it himself, this surgery will be performed.

What should I pay attention to before prominent ear surgery?

As in all surgeries, prominent ear surgery should stop using aspirin 2-3 weeks before surgery and it is important to stop smoking. In the last week before surgery, it is important not to use blood-watering drugs and similar substances.

Will I have any traces in my ear after the prominent ear surgery?

It is perfectly normal to see a thin line of white color behind the ear after surgery. This thin mark will remain in the section behind the ear, so it will definitely not be visible from the outside. Since self-melting sutures are used in the surgery, there is no need to take stitches after the surgery and there will be no stitch marks.

Do I feel pain in prominent ear surgery?

If prominent ear surgery is to be performed with general anesthesia, it will not be possible for you to feel pain. If it is done with local anesthesia, only the pain of the anesthesia needles will be felt. You do not feel pain during surgery. You do not feel pain for 12 hours due to anesthesia after surgery. After this stage, you will not have any serious pain.

What do I go through after prominent ear surgery? Is it necessary to wear a headband?

After the scoop ear operation, an elastic bandage is wrapped around the person. Then the patients are sent home. Two days after the operation, bandages are opened, wounds are looked at and tape is attached to the patient to cover his ears. The purpose of wearing the tape is to completely protect the patient. Two days after the operation, patients can easily bathe. The tape should be used regularly for a week. The patient can easily return to work the day after the prominent ear surgery. For the first three weeks after surgery, the patient should be careful to protect his ears from impacts.