You can return to work and light activities after one week. In two weeks, the final results will be visible. You will notice small visible changes for up to twelve months.
Most ear pinning surgeries need a recovery period between three to five weeks. Expect to return to normal activities within four weeks.
Defects or deformities of the ear can be caused by:
After your surgeon administers the anesthesia, your surgeon will begin the procedure by making small incisions behind your ears to expose the cartilage tissues. This process varies from one patient to another.
Depending on your condition, the surgeon can use different techniques to improve the contour and size of the ears.
The surgeon will make the incisions carefully hidden in the depths of the ear folds. At the end of the procedure, your surgeon will use dissolvable sutures to reshape and secure the cartilage and close the incisions.
When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your Otoplasty specialist surgeon. During this session you are expected to inform the surgeon about your medical record, allergies, and if you’re currently taking any medication.
Even after telling your surgeon about your medical record, you must go through some medical tests. Afterward, you will discuss the procedure in detail. If you are on the same page with your surgeon, he/she will make an illustration by drawing some marks on your face as he/she prepares you for the surgery.
When the test results are out and your surgeon is satisfied, you will be then given anesthesia. Adults are given local anesthesia, whereas children are given general anesthesia.
Once the anesthesia has gone into effect, your surgeon will begin the procedure by making small incisions behind your ears to expose the cartilage tissues. This process varies from one individual to the other as surgeons can use different techniques that are aimed at improving the contour, size, and deformity of the ears.
So, when incisions are made on the front of the ear they are carefully hidden in the depths of the ear folds. At the end of the procedure, your surgeon will use dissolvable sutures to reshape and secure the cartilage, and he/she will also use them to close the incisions.
Some patients prefer to have other cosmetic surgeries that complement each other; these complementary procedures include:
Facelift
Rhinoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Some of the possible reactions you can develop after Ear surgery in Turkey include:
Anesthesia risks
Common surgical risks
Infection
Asymmetry in-ear placement
Overcorrection
Hematoma
Blood clot
Changes in skin sensation
Most patients report a high satisfaction rate (97%), and ear-pinning surgery has a success rate of 92%.
A week before the procedure, you should stop taking Aspirin and any other medication that causes blood thinning.
If you are allergic to drugs, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.
Avoid smoking before the surgery.
Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. So it would be best if you did not take alcohol before surgery.
Follow your doctor-prescribed medication that adjusts your current medicines.
Procedure | Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) |
Duration | 1 - 2 hours |
Stay | Outpatient |
Cost in Turkey | €1500 - €2000 |
Anesthesia | Local or general anesthesia |
Recovery | 1 week |
Final Results | 1 - 2 months |
Side Effects | Swelling, redness, slight pain |
Risks | Infection, scarring, asymmetry |
Success Rate | 95% |
Exercise | After 2 weeks |
Back To Work | After 5 - 7 days |
Scars | Minimal |
Pain | Mild |
Related Procedures | Earlobe repair |
Ear surgery might take 1 - 2 hours, but if it's a complicated procedure, it might take longer.
After the surgery, your doctor will advise you to wear a headband for 6 - 8 weeks. The headband will help to improve the surgery results.
Complications that lead patients to become deaf are extremely rare and rarely happen.
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
Permanent sutures are not toxic to the body. It is generally used safely in many parts of the body, including the abdomen, brain, and other areas. They are designed to be left in the body and you will not feel any discomfort when carrying them.
Otoplasty does not affect the hearing because the procedure area involves only the outer ear, not the middle or inner ear where the hearing takes place.