Correction of ear abnormalities

The external appearance of the ear is a very important thing, as when you first meet the people around you, you may get an unfair first impression because of the shape of your ears, or you may suffer from bullying during your childhood by your peers, colleagues, and even adults, because of the difference in the size or shape of the ears, whether they are large or small Or protruding or folded, especially children are subjected to ridicule because of the outward appearance of their ears, which severely affects their personalities and shakes their confidence in themselves.

What cases need ear correction operations?

There are many cases that need cosmetic operations to correct the ear firm, including:

The emergence of the ear after birth.
The prominent ear of the infant due to the wrong position, when the mother breastfeeds her child or puts him to bed in order to sleep, as the ear is folded in the wrong direction, and repeating this with the nature of the soft ear cartilages leads to its emergence.
The prominent ear genetically.
The ears are not alike or equal, one may be larger than the other or one prominent and the other normal or high and one low or folded and the other normal.
People who have slow growth of facial cartilage, causing the ears and nose to become smaller than their normal size.
Children who are born with the ears folded inward from the upper side or from the entire ear lobe, especially in children who have Down syndrome.
Natural persons who have been exposed to an accident in their lives that deformed the outer appearance of the ear.

What are the types of ear plastic surgery?

Each cosmetic case needs a specific type of cosmetic surgery to correct the ear, including:

Auricular carp is the absence of a depression between the head and the ear.
Bat ear or prominent ear.
Big ear.
Folded ear.
Auricular fissures.
Cochlear ear.
Torsion of the edge of the auricle.
The presence of skin bumps in the opening of the ear.

What is the appropriate age to do ear shape plastic surgery?

Otoplasty can be performed at any age after the ears have grown to their full size and usually occurs after the age of 5 years and during adulthood, but there are some cases, the surgery is performed as early as the age of 3, which is if a child is born with ears Prominence and certain ear-shaped problems, as the splint may succeed in correcting these problems if it is used immediately after birth.

Beautification of the outer ear with laser:

The plastic surgeon uses laser beams to make a simple surgical incision behind the ear or in its pinna, according to the problem, then the surgeon through the incision that does not exceed four centimeters removes part of the excess cartilage and reaches the ear for the desired result and then closes it with small electrodes, and it takes a week to wear an ear protector and even Remove the electrode or melt it according to its type, and the process does not take more than an hour.

What are the advantages of using laser to correct ear imbalances?

Avoid large surgical incision scars.
Stimulating cells to divide and recover quickly
Less recovery time from surgery.
A lower rate of infection and bleeding after the procedure.
The process of reshaping the shape of the ear using threads.

The beautician under local anesthesia uses a group of threads that do not dissolve in the skin and implants them and sews them in the ear under the skin and behind the ear, so that when the threads are implanted inside the ear, the beautician begins to tie them in the appropriate form for the purpose you need by wrapping them around a part of the cartilage, which makes the cartilage wrap The procedure is characterized by being able to observe the procedure through the mirror and telling the doctor precisely the degree to which the thread must be tightened until the result desired by the patient appears, knowing that this procedure only takes several minutes.

Beautify the shape of the outer ear with golden threads

This procedure is distinguished from the previous one by the golden threads used in the procedure that are easy to merge with the skin so that they do not show a suspicious difference in the color of the ear and this is preferred by most patients because they want the color of the ear to appear naturally.

Beautify the shape of the ear using the metal plate

It is considered one of the modern procedures that is very popular because it offers a radical solution for young and old patients alike, and through the plastic surgeon placing a metal slice about the thickness of a hair made of the same materials from which the heart valves are made, and then covering it with a golden layer To suit the color of the skin, the specialist can also raise the ear or fold the cartilage in a way that reduces its size and area and helps the ear get closer to the head and reduce its prominence.

What are the possible complications that may occur when performing ear abnormalities correction operations?

Scarring.
Inconsistency in ear position.
Temporary changes in the sensation of the skin in the ear.
Allergic reaction to the tape or the materials used in the procedures.
The stitches used to secure the new shape of the ear may make their way to the surface of the skin and need to be removed which can cause infected dermatitis and as a result, you may need additional surgery.
Correction is excessive.

The price of procedures for correcting ear imbalances

The cost of correcting ear abnormalities varies according to the procedure desired by the patient and the disease condition, so please contact us, and we will provide you with a price quote.

Zein Clinic has an integrated health system, starting with its specialized centers equipped with the latest medical equipment and under the supervision of the most experienced plastic surgeons.

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