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What is Prominent Ear Aesthetics?

Prominent ear; It is when the angle of the head and ear is wider than normal. When these people are viewed from the front, the auricle is more prominent and the "Y" shaped natural folds of the auricle are generally less pronounced than normal. Prominent ear or big ear is not actually a physical disease but an aesthetic problem. In people with remarkable prominent ears, this can lead to psychological and social problems that reduce the person's quality of life. Mockery among friends usually begins at school age; It can lead to the need to cover their ears with their hair, lack of self-confidence, anxiety, impaired body perception and even depression. The reason why the ear looks prominent is actually due to its anatomy being different from normal ears. Prominent ears are larger than normal ears. The cartilage of the ear, which supports the ear, called the concha, is larger than normal and pushes the part in front of the ear hole forward. The curvature of the ear, which is parallel to the auricle, has not developed or is almost absent, so the upper part of the ear becomes more visible than normal when viewed from the front. Earlobes may also be larger than normal or protruding forward. When viewed from the back, since the angle of the ear with the base of the skull is higher than normal, the ear appears wider from the back. As a result, the prominent ear causes the head to appear larger than normal. Women try to hide their ears from an early age, avoiding gathering their hair. Men may also complain about teasing their friends' ears, especially from childhood. The cartilage of the ear, which supports the ear, called the concha, is larger than normal and pushes the part in front of the ear hole forward. The curvature of the ear, which is parallel to the auricle, has not developed or is almost absent, so the upper part of the ear becomes more visible than normal when viewed from the front. Earlobes may also be larger than normal or protruding forward. When viewed from the back, since the angle of the ear with the base of the skull is higher than normal, the ear appears wider from the back. As a result, the prominent ear causes the head to appear larger than normal. Women try to hide their ears from an early age, avoiding gathering their hair. Men may also complain about teasing their friends' ears, especially from childhood. The cartilage of the ear, which supports the ear, called the concha, is larger than normal and pushes the part in front of the ear hole forward. The curvature of the ear, which is parallel to the auricle, has not developed or is almost absent, so the upper part of the ear becomes more visible than normal when viewed from the front. Earlobes may also be larger than normal or protruding forward. When viewed from the back, since the angle of the ear with the base of the skull is higher than normal, the ear appears wider from the back. As a result, the prominent ear causes the head to appear larger than normal. Women try to hide their ears from an early age, avoiding gathering their hair. Men may also complain about teasing their friends' ears, especially from childhood.

How is Prominent Ear Surgery Performed?

The only treatment for the removal of prominent ears, big ears and deformities in the ears is surgery. Since ear development is completed around the age of 5-6, the best time for prominent ear treatment in children is the preschool period. When prominent ear surgery is performed in the preschool period, psychological traumas and social problems that the child may experience in school life will be prevented. Performing prominent ear surgery in the preschool period also enables the child to adapt more easily to his social environment with his new appearance without deteriorating body perception and prevents self-confidence problems. It is important to know that early treatment prevents psychological and social traumas in the light of the data that people with prominent ears mostly consult a doctor during adolescence and youth. Otoplasty in medicine Prominent ear operation, known as the procedure, is one of the surgical procedures with high satisfaction. Surgical intervention; It is an ear shaping operation applied to eliminate the prominent ear appearance, the big ear appearance and the insufficient curves in the natural auricle.

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