Otoplasty
Ears’ extending straighter out of the head than they should be, in other words ears’ being clearly seen when they are viewed from the front and the rear, is called ‘Bucket Ear’. The operation that is done in order to fix this case is called ‘Otoplasty’.
Evolution of ears among children is completed at the age 6-7. Nevertheless, since children‘s having bucket ear results into psychological problems especially in their period of school, I recommend that otoplasty should be carried out in these ages.
Otoplasty is generally an operation which lasts for 1-1,5 hours under local anesthesia. If the patient is not suitable for local anesthesia, general anesthesia is used. Pains that can be overcome via simple painkillers occur after the surgery.
In the surgeries done with the general anesthesia, I have the patients stay for 1 day at the hospital. Patients are discharged from the hospital on the same day of the surgery with local anesthesia. Patients can return to their daily lives in between 5-7 days after the surgery.
Frequently asked questions about otoplasty
How long does the surgery of otoplasty last?
The surgery lasts for 1,5 hours in average.
In the following process, do my ears get back to its old shape?
Ears do not get back to its old shape unless there is an extraordinary hit or any pull.
Will there be any scar after the surgery?
Surgeries are done behind the ear, the traces are hidden and cannot be seen.
What kinds of things can be paid attention to after the surgery?
After the surgery, patients change their bandages by coming to clinics 3 following days. After this section has finished, patients should wear headband in order to protect their ears from possible impacts for 6 weeks day and night, later headband should be worn only at nights for 6 weeks.
How much does the otoplasty surgery cost?
It changes according to the difficulty of surgery done on the patient’s ears. For the certain cost, we certainly want the patients’ photo and surgery background before the surgery.
