What is Otoplasty?

Prominent ear is a hereditary deformity. 90% of the development of the ears will be completed at the age of 6. Prominent ear operation can be performed under local anesthesia in adults. It is more appropriate to be performed under general anesthesia in children. For prominent ear surgery, the age limit must be six years old. The reason why it is not done before is that the ear development has not been completed. The operation takes about 1 hour. In prominent ear surgery, a small incision is made behind the ear and it is made by hanging with a thread if required, a piece of cartilage tissue behind the ear can also be taken. After the prominent ear surgery performed by specialist doctors, one can go home on the same day. After 1 to 3 days of rest, the patient can return back to work. Hair band should be used for 2 to 3 weeks. Stitch marks are barely visible.