One of the most common ear problems that require cosmetic surgery is what is known as the prominent ear or bat ear.

This phenomenon occurs as a result of the abnormal growth of the ear cartilage and is larger than usual, which may cause it to deviate from the shape of the head as a whole.

Most of the prominent ear cases result from genetic genes, and they usually create the problem with the person from birth, and the problem may worsen with growth as the size of the ear cartilage increases and its prominence increases, and sometimes an ear may grow more than the second.

On the other hand, an enlarged earlobe may be a problem for some patients. It is a matter that requires a cosmetic surgical intervention to modify it, and the process of reducing the ear lobe is done if it is too large or if it is sagging as a result of wearing certain accessories.

Prominent ear surgery, Otoplasty steps in Turkey

1. Otoplasty is performed under local anesthesia if the patient is an adult. For children, the operation is performed using general anesthesia.
2. The duration of otoplasty is approximately an hour and a half, and this varies depending on the type and complexity of the deformity to be corrected.
3. The operation is performed by making an incision in the back area of ​​the ear cartilage so that the operation does not leave a prominent trace in the future. Through this incision, an amount of excess skin is removed according to the case, and then the cartilage is connected to the tissue, and in the end, the electrode is placed on the skin or the outer skin.
4. In cases where the ear cartilage is completely released from the skin pressure on it, there is no need for permanent sutures inside the ear, and because of the use of sutures, which completely dissolve on their own, no scars or traces of the operation will appear later.
5. There are different ways and techniques to perform otoplasty, depending on the condition and shape to be reached, taking into account the preservation of the ear tissue and its function from any damage.

When does otoplasty become necessary?

The doctor determines the possibility or necessity of undergoing an otoplasty procedure based on certain measurements of the ear, its dimensions, and its position from the head, taking into account certain factors such as age and gender.

If the case is discovered at a young age, i.e. under the age of six months, then ear surgery can be performed without the need for a surgical procedure, since the cartilage of the child at this age is softer

This is done by placing an orthodontic device or a splint on the child’s head and ears or ears only so that the ear grows correctly, but if the child’s age is more than six months, the ear cartilage becomes more solid and difficult to control its growth, so otoplasty is the best solution.

After ear surgery, it is important to pay attention to the following points:

• Compressive bandages are placed on the area of ​​the operation and remain for five or six days from the date of the otoplasty procedure, the importance of these pressure bandages in preventing blood leakage between the tissues after the operation,
• The stitches disappear on their own after about a week of the operation, because most doctors use sutures that dissolve for this type of operation.
• The person can return to his working life a week after the operation while avoiding strenuous activities and being harmful to the shape of the ear for 45 days after the operation.

Otoplasty is not as common as other cosmetic surgeries. But in some cases, the shape of the ear may cause an unacceptable and disturbing appearance to the person, and one of the most ear problems that need beautification is the prominent ear, or what is known as the bat’s ear.

Most of the prominent ear cases are caused by genetic genes, and appear at birth, and the problem may increase with growth as the size of the ear cartilage increases and its prominence increases.

In other cases, the enlargement of the ear lobe may be a problem for some people, and the process of reducing the earlobe is performed if it is too large or sagging, and usually this process can be done with the prominent ear surgery because it does not take much time or effort.

How do doctors determine the necessity of otoplasty?

The possibility of performing the operation is determined according to certain measurements of the ear, its dimensions, and its position from the head. If these dimensions exceed the acceptable limits, the person is considered qualified for otoplasty, and the patient’s gender and age are taken into consideration.

This problem can be avoided if it is discovered at the age of less than six months, because the cartilage is still in the softest state. This is done by placing an orthodontic device or a splint on the child’s head and ears or only to ensure that the ear grows correctly.

How is prominent ear plastic surgery done?

The operation is performed by making an incision in the back area of ​​the ear cartilage, through which an amount of excess skin is removed according to the case, and then the cartilage is connected to the tissue, and finally, the electrode is placed on the skin or the outer skin. It is taken into account that the process does not leave a significant impact in the future. In cases where the ear cartilage is completely released, there is no need to make permanent sutures inside the ear, and the sutures dissolve on their own, and no traces of the operation will appear later.

Otoplasty can take about an hour and a half, and this varies depending on the type and complexity of the operation. If the patient is an adult, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, and for children, the operation is performed using general anesthesia.

Recovery after ear surgery

Putting pressure bandages on the operation site for a period of five or six days from the date of the operation, after which they are replaced with lighter bandages to cover the ear, and these compressive bandages prevent blood from leaking between the tissues after the operation

Usually the patient is given a headband for use at bedtime in particular to maintain the shape of the ear.

The poles will disappear on their own after about a week of the operation due to the use of sutures that dissolve for this type of operation

The person can return to his working life a week after the operation, with the need to pay attention not to do any activity that may cause damage to the place of the operation or the ear

It is recommended to avoid strenuous activities and harmful to the shape of the ear for 45 days after the operation

What is ear plastic surgery?

Otoplasty is a very simple and safe process that corrects the defects and distortions that the ear suffers from, whether it is a prominent ear, a large ear, or other defects. Ear surgery is a safe cosmetic process suitable for all age groups.

Many people resort to otoplasty for absolute cosmetic reasons, such as the treatment of prominent ear cases, and ear reduction, but there are other cases that require doing it for purely health reasons, such as; Cases of congenital defects such as the case of the buried ear that requires reshaping the ear, and the case of the incomplete ear in children that requires reconstruction of the ear, which is one of the most complex types of otoplasty.

Gastric sleeve

What is the gastric sleeve operation?

Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most popular weight-loss operations, and it is a very simple and safe surgical procedure, through which a part of the stomach is removed, about 70% of its original size, which reduces the size of the stomach, and helps reduce the amount of food intake.

There are several different types and methods of gastric sleeve surgery, which are determined by the attending physician according to the person’s condition and the amount of fat they have.

Stomach balloon

What is the gastric balloon operation?

The gastric balloon operation is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, performed under local anesthesia, and aims to lose weight, as it depends on reducing the size of the stomach, by inserting the balloon, which reduces the amount of food intake, which leads to weight loss.

There are three types of gastric balloon operation, and the doctor determines the most appropriate type for the patient, according to the size of the fat mass that the patient has, and they are as follows:

Orbera

It is a single balloon, which is inserted into the stomach and filled with saline solution.

Reshape

It is two balloons, and it looks exactly like the Oropera.

Obalon

It enters the stomach through small capsules, and is filled with nitrogen gas.

The balloon is left in the stomach for a period of time ranging from six months to nine months, a period determined by the doctor according to the weight of the patient.

Gastric bypass surgery

What is gastric bypass surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia, and takes between 2 to 4 hours. During which the stomach is reduced in size by connecting the upper part of the stomach and immediately diverting its path to the small intestine, so that food is directed to the upper section only without the lower section, and therefore when the patient eats a little food, they feel full immediately, as if their stomach had been filled with food.

Today, thanks to the gastric bypass operation, we can get rid of high percentages of excess weight, up to 80% of our normal weight, and avoid many diseases that may threaten our health and our lives.