What is Prominent Ear?

Prominent ear is a common problem in our country and all over the world. Basically, this situation, which has no effect on the general functioning of the body and therefore cannot be described as an inconvenience, is a problem that is mostly the subject of applications in aesthetic surgery clinics, since it disturbs individuals a lot in terms of aesthetics. Prominent ear surgery is recommended as a solution to this problem. 

With the development of medicine and the facilitation of aesthetic operations in recent years, prominent ear problem can be easily treated using modern and easy techniques. It is beneficial to correct the prominent ear problem, which also causes psychological problems such as lack of self-confidence and decreased self-esteem in people due to its aesthetic problem, in order for the individual to have a better social life.

What are the Causes of Prominent Ear?

Prominent eardrum, which is a problem completely arising from birth, arises due to genetic factors. For this reason, the probability of this problem is very high in people who have prominent ear problems in their family, especially in their parents. Some of the genetically transmitted problems that cause prominent ears are:

• The angle between the posterior ear bone and the auricle is quite wide

• Having a loose structure of ear cartilage

• The absence of folds in the upper part of the ear and the flat structure of the auricle in the form of ironing

Prominent Ear Surgery

The problem of having prominent ears, which bothered people for life in the past, has become a problem that can be easily solved with simple methods today. Prominent ears, which have become a nightmare for school-age children, should definitely be treated at the right time and using the right techniques. Prominent ear surgery, which is a comfortable and easy surgical operation that does not carry serious risks, is an operation that needs to be performed under hospital conditions by an ENT specialist who has a good command of ear anatomy. 

It is performed by applying local or general anesthesia in line with the advice of the specialist doctor, taking into account the age of the patient. Although it varies according to the level of the problem in the ear, the operation, which is generally completed in a period of 45 to 90 minutes, does not require a stay in the hospital. Depending on the ear structure, technique and preference of the surgeon, surgery can be performed in front of or behind the ear. By applying an aesthetic operation to the main cause of the problem, the ear cartilages are generally shaped as they should be and the ear is repositioned backwards.

After Prominent Ear Surgery

At the end of the surgery, a special dressing is applied to the ear for a period of 1-4 weeks. The incisions made during the surgery generally stay behind the ear and thus no traces that may cause possible hearing problems are formed. The surgery does not affect hearing during or after recovery, and the patient can easily continue with his daily life and activities. 

Prominent Ear Surgery Recovery Process

One of the most curious issues of individuals considering prominent ear surgery is the recovery phase. Especially for people who do not want it to be known that they have had this surgical operation and who want to continue their normal life in this process, this operation will not pose any problems. In prominent ear surgery, which is performed very easily and quickly, the patient is discharged on the same day after a short operation, especially if general anesthesia is not applied. 

The incisions to be made in the operation often do not require stitches and the recovery period lasts for a maximum of 1 to 4 weeks. After 1 or 2 days after the surgical operation, sick individuals can take a shower and return to their routine life easily after one week at the latest. In this process, protecting the ears from negative external factors increases the success rate of the surgery. As a result of the process, the appearance of prominent ears completely disappears, and the individual gets ears that look natural and look like they should be. At the end of the process, a great spiritual relief and happiness is observed in people whose ear appearance is in the desired shape.

Prominent Ear Surgery in Children

In the event that prominent ears are detected in babies by the family or the physician, it is possible to use some elastic bands for a few months under the doctor's control and to prevent this problem in a way that does not require surgery in the future. If this period is missed or the prominent ear problem is detected later, the decision is made as a result of the examination to be carried out by the cuzman doctor until the time of the surgery.

Although prominent ear surgery can be applied to adults, it is considered more appropriate for the child to step into adulthood in a mentally and socially healthy state and to become a self-confident individual. For this reason, the most suitable age for surgical operation, which should be done in the preschool period, is around 6 years old. In this period when ear development is completed, children whose prominent ear problem is corrected will have a healthier and more proper education process by avoiding being ridiculed by their friends when they start school.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prominent Ear Surgery

Is Prominent Ear Surgery Risky?

Otoplasty surgery is generally included in the low-risk surgery group. The most common problems that can be seen in the short term after prominent ear surgery are blood collection in the surgical area (hematoma formation) and infection. In both cases, problems can be resolved without any additional problems with the help of appropriate treatments.

The problems that can be seen in the medium-long term are the formation of asymmetry in the ears or the reoccurrence of the prominent ear appearance over time. In order to solve this relatively rare problem with the help of detailed preoperative evaluation and appropriate surgical methods, surgical operation is often required.

When is Prominent Ear Surgery Performed?

Although the development of the auricle is 10 years old, the development is completed at a large level between the ages of 4 and 5 years. There is no objection to performing prominent ear surgery in any period of life, but since this problem can cause mental problems, especially in school age, due to environmental factors, otoplasty operations are mostly applied to school-age children.

Is There a Non-Surgical Treatment Option for Prominent Ear?

The prominent ear problem can be shaped with bandages or molds during the first six weeks in the newborn period. For this reason, taping is recommended when other aesthetic problems such as prominent ear or folding of the auricle are detected at birth. This method, which has a high chance of success in the early period, decreases considerably after six weeks.

Another non-surgical treatment is laser therapy. By using advanced laser technologies, it is possible to perform a surgical operation without pain, without bandages and without bleeding. 

In this method, the incisions made in classical prominent ear operations are made with laser technology, so the risk of bleeding is eliminated and the incision does not leave a trace. In addition, in order for the ear cartilage to give much better results, the hard-angled cartilage tissue is softened with the help of laser technology and the right angle is provided, thus providing a lifetime opportunity to get rid of scooping.