Otoplasty is also referred to as ear surgery. It is a procedure that aims to change the shape, positioning, and ear’s proportion. You can rely on Otoplasty surgery for the correction of protruding ears. For that reason, you can think of an Otoplasty as a cosmetic surgical procedure. 

Contrary to popular belief, Otoplasty Surgery does not affect hearing because it only focuses on the outside of the ear. On the other hand, this also indicates that this surgery doesn’t improve hearing in any way.

• People with overly large ears called.
• People who improve the appearance of their ears. 
• People who have a defect in their ears since birth. 
• People with protruding ears. It can either be on one side or both. 
• People who are in a healthy condition. 
• Treatment Duration.

• You should stop taking aspirins and other blood thinners one week before the operation.
• If you have any drug allergies, you should inform your surgeon.
• Smoking is not allowed at least 24 hours before the surgery. 
• Consuming alcoholic beverages is not allowed at least 24 hours before the surgery. It may affect anesthesia. 
• If you are using medicines for chronic (diabetes, heart disease, etc.) or acute diseases, you should inform your surgeon about it.

When we look into a person’s face, the first parts we discover are always the nose and ears. Suppose you are not happy with the appearance of these organs. In that case, you can feel uncomfortable, insecure, and even offended because we, humans, tend to think that when somebody looks at us, we feel like they are thinking about the part that we are not happy at all. If you are not happy with your ears, here is your savior, Otoplasty! 

Otoplasty is a surgery that performs while adult patients are under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation and for children under general anesthesia. If you decide to undergo arm lift surgery, you should strictly follow the pre-operation instructions given to you by your surgeon.

Once you are anesthetized, the surgeon will start the procedure by making a small incision behind the ear to expose the cartilage. Incisions are made in the depths of the ears folds so as to avoid visible scarring. 

Otoplasty involves a variety of techniques. 

Your surgeon will select the best way to improve the contour, size, and deformity of a patient’s ears. The most common methods are ear augmentation, ear reduction, and Otopexy. Your surgeon will use dissolvable sutures to reshape and secure the cartilage, and he/she will also use them to close the incisions.

After having Otoplasty, you will be expected to go back to work after seven days. As you are recovering, you should abstain from doing any physical activities. The final results will be noticeable after 14 days. In short, this is what you can expect after an Ear Surgery:

• You may experience post-surgery discomfort and pain. But this will be well-handled by the meds that your doctor will prescribe. 
• After seven days, adults can return to work, and children can go back to school. 
• You will have to wear a headband for at least three months after the surgery. 
• It will take you two full weeks to return to your usual regular activities.
• Expect your ears to appear swollen once the dressings are removed. But this will only happen for four weeks.

While Otoplasty Surgery is pricey in the UK, Canada, Australia, the U.S, and Spain, you will be surprised by how affordable this surgery is in Istanbul, Turkey. People who travel to Turkey for an Otoplasty can save 60% to 70% of the amount they would have spent in their home countries. For International patients, the Otoplasty cost covers:

• Surgeon’s fee
• Hospital or surgical facility costs
• Anesthesia fees
• Prescriptions for medication
• Post-surgery garments
• Medical tests and x-rays

Otoplasty in Istanbul might not be common, but there are specialists who focus on this procedure alone. Most of these specialists are affiliated with international cosmetic and medical associations, and they always adhere to the best clinical practices. At Luna Clinic, we have Otoplasty experts who have been performing this surgery for decades. Thanks to technological advancements, Otoplasty surgeons at our clinic use modern devices.