Otoplasty (Cosmetic Ear Surgery)

Some people may have problems with the way their ears look- their ears might stick too far out of their heads, or they might be misshapen as a result of an injury or a birth defect. The subject of this article, otoplasty, is a surgical procedure that aims to address this particular problem, and improve the appearance of the ears.

If you wish to learn about otoplasty, keep reading!

What is Otoplasty?

Cosmetic ear surgery, or otoplasty, is an operation that is performed to change the shape, position, or size of the ears. This operation is performed on the visible part of the patient’s outer ear, which is known as the auricle. This part of the ear comprises folds of cartilage, which are covered with skin. Auricle starts developing before birth, and continues to develop for years after you are born.

But for some people, the auricle does not develop properly. If this is the case, they might wish to get an ear surgery in order to correct their ears’ shape, size, and positioning, for a more satisfying appearance.

Here are the different types of cosmetic ear surgery:

Ear augmentation: If the patient has small ears or ears that have not developed completely, this type of otoplasty is used to increase their outer ear size.

Ear reduction: Some people have ears that are larger than normal- this condition is called macrotia. People that have macrotia can get ear reduction surgery, to get their ear size reduced.

Ear pinning: Ear pinning operation is performed with the aim of drawing the patient’s ears closer to their head. It is performed on people whose ears stick out too far from their heads.

Who Can Get an Otoplasty?

You might consider getting cosmetic ear surgery if;

• Your ears stick out too far from your head,
• You have very large ears (in proportion to your head),
• You are not satisfied with the results of a previous ear surgery.

To get a cosmetic ear surgery, patients must be older than 5 years. You should be in good overall health. And it will be better if you are a non-smoker, as smoking will decrease the blood flow to the area, which will slow the healing process. If you are a smoker, you should stop smoking before the surgery, and during the recovery.

Ear Surgery Prices in Turkey

As you may already know, Turkey is among the leading destinations in the world when it comes to cosmetic surgery, and cosmetic ear surgery is no exception. Otoplasty prices in Turkey vary depending on a number of factors including the case, and the experience level of the surgeon. Here at Lydia Med, we aim to give you the best results with our skilled surgeons, at affordable prices. If you wish to get detailed price information for cosmetic ear surgery, all you need to do is to contact us, and get a free consultation now!