MD. Assoc. Professor
GAYE TOPLU

BUCKET EAR

The most common aesthetic disorder in the ear is the deformity of the ear, which is called "pronounced ear" among the people, due to the weakness of the cartilages, where the ear folds are not formed enough and the ear is angled to the side.

Apart from the prominent ear, there are other ear problems that can be corrected with surgery. Another problem in ear aesthetics is that the earlobe is torn or sagging over time with the use of earrings, making it look unsightly.
Prominent ear is a congenital, familial condition. It is not a sign of any disease. School-age children are made fun of by their friends, and this seriously affects their school success and relationships. In babies with prominent ears detected by their families, an elastic bandage can be applied to the ears for a few months 2-3 weeks after birth under the supervision of a doctor. The result is sometimes successful and there is no need for surgery in the future. The best time to treat is surgical correction at the age of 6 years. Because when he starts school, it is more appropriate to have surgery at the age of 6, without being ridiculed and since the ears complete their development at the age of 4-5. Prominent ear correction surgery can also be easily performed in adults.

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OPERATION

Prominent ear surgery is an extremely easy operation. It can be performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the age of the patient. It is a daily surgical procedure that does not require a hospital stay. It is done behind the ear. The ear cartilages are reshaped and the ear is placed backwards. The operation time is 45-90 minutes. It is necessary to wear the ear band for 1 week after the surgery. Since the incisions will remain in the fold behind the ear, there is no visible scar. It does not affect hearing. Healing is completed in 7-10 days. The tearing and the enlargement or sagging of the holes in the earlobe can be easily corrected with local anesthesia.
Basically, this surgery is gaining popularity among the public, and although it is simple, safe and painless, it is an easy surgery that provides serious improvement in facial aesthetics and mental state of the person. Corrective surgery should be done in children before they start school, that is, around 5-6 years old. Because at school, he is the subject of ridicule to his friends, and this deepens the psychological disorder, at least the child realizes his prominent ears when he is not even in his mind. There is no harm in performing this surgery in adults. Basically, this surgery is gaining popularity among the public, and although it is simple, safe and painless, it is an easy surgery that provides serious improvement in facial aesthetics and mental state of the person.