There may be many deformities of the ear caused by congenital or acquired causes that require ear aesthetic surgery. Ear Aesthetics may be needed for reasons such as congenital complete or partial absence of the ear, extra cartilage protrusions around the ear, shrinkage of the ear, pointed ears, or partial or complete loss of the ear as a result of an accident. In society, we most often encounter the so-called scoop ear deformity, in which the ears are very prominent. With otoplasty surgery, an excessively prominent-looking auricle, popularly called a decapitated ear, can be corrected. Many methods and techniques are used in ear aesthetic surgery. Ear aesthetics surgery can be performed

on anyone who is not satisfied with the appearance of the ear shape. The person who is going to have surgery should have a good general health condition.

Ear shape problems can lead to ridicule in a friend’s environment,exclusion, problems with self-esteem and personality development; it can cause communication disorders, school failure and a decrease in self-esteem. For this reason, it is generally accepted that the most correct time for otoplasty surgeries is preschool. Adults may also need otoplasty surgery for reasons such as getting rid of an appearance that can be perceived as a disadvantage in social settings, being able to collect their hair over their ears, or getting a short cut comfortably.

Ear aesthetic surgery is performed in the form of general anesthesia.The duration of the operation varies approximately from one to two hours, but the duration of the operation also differs for each person dec In ear aesthetics surgery, an incision is made behind the ear and suture techniques are applied by giving it the shape it wants to look like in the ear. According to the patient’s problem with the ear, cartilage excision can also be performed. The purpose of ear plastic surgery is to give the ear a natural appearance. After ear aesthetics surgery, the incision made behind the ear is inconspicuous because it is behind the ear.

A day after the ear aesthetic surgery, the dressing is changed and a hair band is applied to cover the entire ear with a consistency that will not be too tight. This tape should be worn continuously for about 3 weeks. Thanks to this, the load on the seams holding the cartilage that wants to return to its former state is reduced. The cartilage hardens and heals in its new position. Another function of the headband is to reduce edema in the first days after ear aesthetics, to make the swelling resolve a little faster, and to prevent the ear from rubbing or straining against the pillow while sleeping.

There may be a numbness in the ear that will last for several weeks. During this period, hair drying and blow-drying should be avoided.