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Otoplasty / Ear Pinning/ Prominent Ear

As a result of structural development disorder, changes in ear morphology may occur - Prominent ear. The brutal and sarcastic jokes of friends are disturbing especially in childhood. Interestingly, people with very pronounced aesthetic disturbances are not bothered by this - even having fun with themselves whereas this deformity can be a big nuisance.

Girls can camouflage their ears with hair. On the other hand, the situation is much more difficult for boys... In response, psychological problems may develop.

This congenital aesthetic deformity is one of the easiest aesthetic problems to be corrected. Half-hour intervention under local anesthesia will solve the problem.

Although otoplasty is suitable for children and adults, the main concern is the adequate development of the ear.

When psychosocial factors,  ear development and elasticity of ear cartilage are taken into consideration

the most suitable age is the preschool period, namely 5-6 years.

As the development of ear is already completed, surgery can be done at any age in adults. 

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