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Prominent ear aesthetics should be done before starting primary school!

The appearance of the “prominent ear”, which occurs due to the detachment of the auricle or the developmental disorder of the ear cartilages, can be corrected by surgery. IGU Otorhinolaryngology Specialist Asst. Prof. Dr. Başak Çaypınar Eser suggested that the operation be performed before starting primary school.

The "prominent ear" image, which does not pose a problem in the body’s general functioning and creates aesthetic and psychological discomfort, provides the opportunity for operation with the development of modern medicine. This common problem can cause psychological disorders, particularly in school-age children Asst. Prof. Dr. Başak Çaypınar Eser, an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist from the Audiology Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), stated that the “prominent ear” aesthetic is a surgery with a high satisfaction rate.

“I RECOMMEND SHAPING WITH SUTURES”

The prominent ear image, which is visually disturbing and negatively affects psychology in school-age children, causes a lack of self-confidence in both children and adults. Many people and parents resort to aesthetic operations by taking advantage of the possibilities of modern medicine. In order to prevent psychological problems and lack of self-confidence, prominent ear aesthetics should be performed before primary school. Asst. Prof. Dr. Başak Çaypınar Eser: “The operation is performed in two ways, either by removing a cartilage piece or by only suturing it without removing a cartilage piece. Although both techniques are successful, I recommend shaping/fixing with more stitches since removing cartilage from the auricle sometimes causes complications.”

"TENNIS HEADBANDS SHOULD BE USED AT NIGHTS"

Dr. Çaypınar Eser also indicated the following: “Since the sutures and incisions remain behind the ear, they do not cause any aesthetic disorders. Ear bandages should be done for 7-10 days. In order to protect the surgery performed for the first 2-3 months, a tennis player's headband should be worn while sleeping at night. The operation takes about 30-40 minutes for one ear. It is an operation that can be performed with local anesthesia without putting the patient to sleep, only by anesthetizing the ear.’’