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Prominent ear surgery is a surgical procedure performed to correct the angle between the auricle and the head. It is also known as otoplasty and provides psychological relief in addition to improving aesthetic appearance.
The surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia and can be applied from childhood onward. The period after the age of 6, when ear development is largely complete, is considered appropriate.
During the surgical procedure, the cartilage structure of the ear is reshaped. The recovery period is short, and it is possible to return to normal life within a few weeks.
Otoplasty provides permanent results and increases the individual’s self-confidence. With proper surgical planning, a natural and aesthetic appearance is achieved.
Who Is Prominent Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Suitable For?
Otoplasty can be performed on anyone who is dissatisfied with the shape of their ears. Conditions that bother patients, such as ear size and prominent ears (absence or weakness of the antihelix and cavum concha hypertrophy), can be corrected with various otoplasty techniques to achieve natural and satisfying results. Especially in preschool children, the average age of 5 is the most ideal time. Being teased at school because of prominent ears can have a very negative impact on a child’s psychology.
What Is the Technique, Complications, and Follow-Up of Prominent Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)?
The otoplasty surgical technique is performed under general anesthesia. The average operation time ranges between 1–2 hours. Through an incision made behind the ear, the desired shape is created using various suture techniques. Depending on the condition of the case, cartilage excision may be performed if necessary to achieve a natural and aesthetically pleasing ear.
After the surgery, the incision behind the ear is closed with sutures. Since it is located behind the ear, there may be a very faint scar that is barely noticeable and does not cause discomfort.
If sterile conditions are maintained during the operation and postoperative dressings, no signs of infection are encountered. When appropriate and high-quality sutures are used for the patient, reopening of the ear, recurrence of ear prominence, and deformity are not observed. With proper intraoperative bleeding control and good postoperative dressing and follow-up, hematoma (blood accumulation) is not seen.
Postoperative dressings and follow-up examinations are performed every other day for a total of 10 days. After the patient’s sutures are removed on the tenth day, the patient can return to daily social life, with the only recommendation being to sleep with an elastic headband at night.
Prof. Dr. Murat Songu – Burun Estetiği (Rinoplasti) Uzmanı
Prof. Dr. Murat Songu, 1976 yılında İzmir’de doğmuş, tıp eğitimini Ege Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde tamamladıktan sonra Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Kulak Burun Boğaz Anabilim Dalı’nda uzmanlık eğitimini tamamlamıştır. 2005–2006 yıllarında Fransa’nın Bordeaux kentinde Prof. Vincent Darrouzet ve Dr. Guy Lacher gibi rinoloji alanının önde gelen cerrahlarıyla çalışarak rinoplasti, fonksiyonel burun cerrahisi ve kafa tabanı cerrahisi üzerine ileri eğitim almıştır.
Burun estetiğinde doğal görünüm, nefes fonksiyonunun korunması ve yüz estetiği dengesini ön planda tutan Prof. Dr. Songu, açık teknik rinoplasti, piezo (ultrasonik) rinoplasti, revizyon rinoplasti, burun ucu estetiği ve fonksiyonel septorinoplasti operasyonlarında ulusal ve uluslararası düzeyde tanınan bir cerrahtır. Yurt içi ve yurt dışında çok sayıda rinoplasti kongresinde eğitici ve konuşmacı olarak yer almış; yüz estetiği ve burun cerrahisinde modern tekniklerin yaygınlaşmasına öncülük etmiştir.
100’den fazla bilimsel yayını, kitap bölümü yazarlıkları ve 1700’ü aşkın uluslararası atfıyla rinoplasti alanında Türkiye’nin en saygın akademisyenlerinden biri olan Prof. Dr. Murat Songu, doğal, yüzle uyumlu ve fonksiyonel sonuçlar hedefleyen cerrahi yaklaşımıyla hem bilimsel hem estetik başarıları bir araya getirmektedir.
