Ear Surgery

Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is performed to correct protruding or misshapen ears, often due to genetic factors present from birth, sometimes even detectable in the womb. Plastic surgeons perform ear reduction surgery on patients, typically children, who have this condition. Following otoplasty, the patient returns to normal life.

Some people want ear surgery to fix a special kind of ear shape. In 2022, Grimes, a singer, wore fake elf ears and talked about surgery to make her ears pointed. Real plastic surgeons usually don’t do this because it’s permanent. They might only fix the pointy part a bit.

The cost of otoplasty in Turkey typically starts from 1000 Euro and incisionless otoplasty starts from 400 Euro.

Cosmetic Ear Surgery is a surgical procedure performed by plastic surgeons. Depending on the patient's age group, different anesthesia options are applied. Children are anesthetized under general anesthesia, while adults may undergo local anesthesia or sedation. Otoplasty is performed in a hospital setting and operating room. It can also planned in doctor's Office under local anesthesia.  

During otoplasty, an incision is made behind the ear to access the ear cartilage, shaping it to the desired form. The final ear structure is secured with internal stitches. The average duration of the operation is between 45 minutes to 1 hour. Depending on the anesthesia method, the patient is discharged the same or the next day.

Yes, one of the preferred methods in recent years is thread otoplasty or suture otoplasty an alternative treatment method for cosmetic ear surgery. In incisionless otoplasty, a medical thread is inserted into the upper cartilage tissue of the ear with a needle. The wide angle between the earlobe and the head is adjusted to the desired shape using these threads. The areas where the needle enters are closed with small bands.

After otoplasty, the ear area is wrapped with a dressing for 3 days, followed by wearing a tennis band for 2 weeks to prevent possible traumas.

Following the surgery, swelling and bruising may be observed in the ear area and surroundings. This is a temporary condition that will heal spontaneously within a few days.

Ideal recovery involves a one-week rest period before returning to work and social life. With attention to bandage use, the individual can go out 3-5 days after the operation.

Individuals with the following conditions are suitable candidates for otoplasty:

- A wider angle between the earlobe and the head
- Unclear folds in the earlobe
- Larger or wider ear cavities than normal
- Those over the age of 6, with completed cartilage development, and no health problems.

Otoplasty is performed under anesthesia, so there is minimal pain during and after the surgery. Although individual pain may vary, it can be managed with simple pain relievers.

In the field of aesthetic surgery, choosing a specialist doctor is important. You can ask for information about the number of operations performed and before-and-after images. Another important aspect of choosing a doctor is communication. Select a doctor who listens to and understands your desires, can reach a mutual decision with you regarding the application, and evaluates your requests within a reasonable framework.

Otoplasty can be performed in almost any season, but planning the surgery in spring, autumn, or winter is more comfortable due to the discomfort caused by bandage and tape use during the summer months.

Otoplasty has one of the lowest risk parameters among surgeries. Early complications such as swelling and bruising may occur. Infection, stitch opening, or bleeding are rare side effects.
 
In the later stages of the operation, it has been observed that permanent stitches placed to shape the ear are opened, and the ear returns to its preoperative form. This is a rare occurrence, and if such a problem is detected, the operation needs to be repeated.

Otoplasty yields permanent and good results in most cases, except for some special circumstances. It has a positive effect on an individual's psychology and helps regain lost confidence.

Since the incisions for cosmetic ear surgery are located entirely behind the ear, they are not visible. The incision sites become indistinct over time in operations completed with aesthetic stitches. From both a location and technique perspective, incision marks after otoplasty do not pose a problem.