If you are worried about the size or shape of your or your child’s ears, you should thoroughly consider otoplasty.
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Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is an aesthetic procedure performed to enhance the appearance of the ears.
It helps to reposition, reshape, or resize the ears. Ear abnormalities such as deformity, protrusion, unevenness or simply big size,
whether it is congenital or caused by injuries, can be corrected with ear surgery. It is generally done to reduce the size of large ears,
and also the ears that stick out too far from the head by pinning them back closer to the head.
Otoplasty is an outpatient procedure, mostly done on children between the ages of 4-14.*1 A child’s ear cartilage and ears are almost fully grown and stable
enough at the age of 4-6 and the earlier the surgery, the better for children because it means less mockery. It can also be done on older patients with generally no additional risks.
Otoplasty can correct all kinds of cosmetic problems about the ears. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
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At Clineca, we take everything seriously. We understand how important the results are for you. We care about your health and comfort as much as you do. From beginning to end, we inform you, guide you, serve you, and help you.
Surgeries are performed in prestigious fully equipped hospitals in which doctors from all specialties are present.
You will have an online consultation with your surgeon via video chat. After an online examination, and will help you to choose what's the best.
We cooperate with the surgeons who perform a limited number of surgeries each week to ensure the best results.
You can contact our agents 7 days and 24 hours for your questions and concerns, or only support. We'll be fully available for your service.
We provide you with special discounts in luxurious hotels in the vicinity of the hospital. Your comfort is very important to us.
We provide airport transfer and transportation between your hotel and the hospital before/after the surgery via VIP vehicles.
As Clineca, we provide you with patient accompaniment, who will visit you every day in your hotel room during the resting period.
The price includes fees of the surgeon, operating room, hospitalization, tests, medications and medical visits by a nurse.
The price includes hotel layover (including breakfast), and transportation between the airport, the hotel and the hospital.
Interpreter service, BBL pillow, neck pillow (rhinoplasty), eye mask, voltage converter and many others that will enhance your satisfaction.
Turkey is a leading player in medical tourism, and Istanbul, which is an extremely beautiful touristic city, is the plastic surgery capital of Turkey.
Clineca has a holistic approach. We believe that everything should be right for a satisfactory cosmetic surgery experience, including your days in Istanbul. We plan every detail of your journey.
After you fill the form, one of our agents will contact you. They will inform you about the whole experience, in detail. If requested, they will arrange an online consultation for you.
You'll have an online consultation with your surgeon via video chat. They will perform an online examination and help you to choose what the best approach to your case is.
We'll plan your whole journey including your surgery date and accommodation. We'll inform you about every need; from preparing your suitcase to advice before the procedure.
Our VIP transportation vehicle will be ready at the airport for you. We’ll drive you to the hospital and they'll get a blood and the C19 test. Then, we'll take you to your hotel.
We’ll take you from your hotel to the hospital. After your examination, the same day you’ll have the surgery. You will stay at the hospital 1-2 day(s), depending on the procedure.
After your stay at the hospital, we'll drive you to your hotel. A wellbeing assistant will visit you every day to inform you, to examine, and to provide medical care during the week.
We'll gladly and proudly show you around our beautiful city. We’ll be very happy to provide you with professional guidance in historical sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
We’ll take you to 1-week follow-up. After your examination and removal of bandages if required, we’ll inform you about the recovery period. Then, we'll drive you to the airport.
During your recovery, we'll inform you, check on you, and answer your questions 24 hours and 7 days. We'll expect you to send photos periodically to follow your recovery period.
It is not hard to be eligible for an otoplasty procedure. If you are reading this, you are probably a candidate!
You may be a good candidate:
Children are able to have otoplasty when the ears are almost fully grown, and the ear cartilage has completed its development and is stable enough for correction.
Learn MoreThe outcomes of otoplasty can be analyzed in two main categories: aesthetical and psychological.
Ear surgery can address all kinds of aesthetical concerns about your ears. It corrects the undesirable appearance of your ears. It reduces the size of the ears, reshapes them, and repositions them to an optimal position. If you have protruding ears, they are pinned back closer to the head. Through otoplasty, you will have more proper and proportional ears.
The psychological outcomes of the procedure are as important as the physical ones. For most people, disproportionate appearance of the ears, such as large or bat ears, or defects because of traumas can be a serious concern. If you are not happy with the appearance of your ears, you can experience serious psychological distress, which can negatively affect your self-confidence as well as your social life. After the procedure, you will have a more positive self-image.
The ear surgery is a cosmetic procedure performed to change the appearance of the ears. It is customized according to the needs and wishes of the patient.
At first, you will receive anesthetics. Depending on the particular case, the surgery can be performed using either general anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation.
Your surgeon will probably recommend general anesthesia if your child is young, but for older children, they may prefer local anesthesia with sedation.
The specifics of the surgery depend on the patient’s needs and the surgeon’s approach.
Each patient is a unique case and what is suitable depends on the anatomical characteristics
as well as the desired goals. Our contracted surgeons are capable of performing several different
surgical techniques, and they will perform a customized surgery with the most suitable technique
for each particular patient.
In general, depending on your anatomical characteristics and desired goals, your surgeon can make an incision which is hidden inside or behind the ear.
Usually, small incisions are made within the natural fold behind the ear and then the visible scarring is very little.
Based on your needs and goals, your surgeon will sculpt the cartilage and bend it back closer to the head, and if it is necessary,
they will remove the excess skin and then your ears will be reshaped and repositioned to provide a more aesthetic appearance.*2
Permanent sutures can be used to pin back protruding ears and even if only one of your ears is misshapen, generally both ears will be
operated on to assure a symmetrical appearance. The ear surgery can take about 2 hours.
Early Complications (Post-Operative):
Late Complications:
At the end of the surgery, bandages will be wrapped around your ears and, within a few days, they will be replaced with a lighter elastic headband which allows avoiding rolling over your ears. It is important to keep this headband in place unless instructed to do otherwise by your surgeon. Stitches or sutures are generally dissolvable, if not, they will be removed in about a week. You should avoid washing your hair with shampoo for at least one week after the operation. There may be throbbing or aching in your ears for a few days, but they can be eased with the help of painkillers. While resting, it is recommended that you keep your head elevated to reduce discomfort. Most adults are able to go back to work about 5 to 7 days after the surgery, and the children are able to go back to school after 7 days or so.
Most patients are able to return to their normal daily activities about 5 to 7 days after surgery. You may need to take one week off work or school. Your elastic headband should be worn for 4 weeks. You can experience some swelling and bruising, but they will subside in about 3 to 4 weeks. Any activity that might bend the ears should be avoided for at least a month or so. Strenuous activity should be limited for the first couple of months. After a few months, the recovery will be completed. During the whole recovery period, your surgeon and Clineca will inform and guide you.
A wellbeing assistant will visit you in your hotel room every day during the first week after the surgery. We will expect you to be in our clinic for your post-op examination 1 week after the surgery, before you leave Istanbul. We will still follow your recovery process while you are away. Clineca will provide you with complete support and inform you about everything you need to know during your recovery. We will be with you from your consultation to the very end of your recovery.
“Thanks to otoplasty, we are able to address all kinds of cosmetic and aesthetical concerns about the ears. You don’t need to feel bad because of the appearance of your ears!”
During your online consultation, your surgeon will ask you questions about your medical history. They will also conduct a physical examination. Your surgeon will inform you about everything you need to know before the surgery. Clineca will provide you with complete guidance and support before your surgery. You will have a complete and detailed list of instructions.
Most important instructions include,
What you need to do after the surgery will be explained to you in detail by your surgeon and Clineca will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Most important instructions include:
“Ear surgery is not exclusive to congenital problems. It can effectively correct injured ears, too.”
We know you have many questions. Having realistic expectations and deciding to have a cosmetic surgery requires information. Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about ear surgery.
Otoplasty can correct all kinds of cosmetic problems about the ears. Here you can find answers for different complaints.
1. Schneider, A. L., & Sidle, D. M. (2018). Cosmetic Otoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 26(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2017.09.004
2. Schneider, A. L., & Sidle, D. M. (2018). Cosmetic Otoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, 26(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2017.09.004
3. Gault, D. (2020, October 22). Suture extrusion – David Gault FRCS. Retrieved May 12, 2022. https://davidgault.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000598771-Suture-extrusion
4. Kennedy KL, Katrib Z. Otoplasty. [Updated 2021 Jul 22]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538320/