Type of Anesthesia: Local or General Anesthesia
Operation Duration: 2-3 Hours
Duration of Hospitalization: 1 Day
Sensitivity: 1-2 Weeks
Return to Work Time: 2 Weeks
What is Ear Aesthetics?
- Ear aesthetics is the surgical correction of congenital or acquired deformities.
- Ear development is completed at the age of 6 years.
- Accordingly, ear aesthetics can be performed after the age of 6 years.
- It can be applied from the age of 4 in cases where there is severe deformity and loss of function.
In which cases is ear aesthetics performed?
- People with ear cartilage problems
- People with abnormally wide ear structure
- People with ear protrusions
- People with prominent ears
- Shape problems in the outer ear
- After trauma, accident, etc.
- Some other ear problems
How does the process progress after ear aesthetics?
- Since the incision site is behind the ear in ear aesthetics, its scar is almost not visible.
- After the operation, ice is applied to the ear.
- Redness, edema or swelling may occur after surgery.
- These symptoms decrease and disappear in about 10-15 days.
- You can take a shower afterwards.
- The patient wears a bandage for 1 week after ear aesthetic surgery.
- A special tennis bandage should be used for at least 1 month in order to preserve the shape of the ear and prevent it from being hit.
- In some cases, the process may be longer.
- Ears should be protected from impact for 3 months.
- Hot or cold procedures that may affect the ear should be avoided. (blow dryer etc).
