At which age can I have ladle ear operation?

Ears reach to 90 % of adults’ ears size at the age of 6. To protect child’s psychology, the operation can be done before starting to school. However at this age the operation should be done under general anesthesia. The operation can be done at this age and all ages. The operation may be done under general anesthesia after 16-17 ages.

Will there be a scar left after the ladle ear operation?

There is a thin scar left behind the ear, this scar can not be seen even if it is looked from behind.

Is ladle ear surgery harmful to tympanic membrane or hearing?

Aesthetic ear surgery does not harm tympanic membrane or hearing.

Is there any pain or ache during the operation?

The ear is given injection from four points and the ear becomes numb. There isn’t any pain during the operation.

How is the shape of the ear after the operation? Is it noticed that I’ve had an operation?

The shape of the ear will be natural so that it won’t be noticed. The scar will be left hidden behind the ear. The scar becomes nearly invisible in time. Is not seen when looked from behind. The ear should be twisted to see.

When are the stiches removed?

There isn’t a necessity for removing the stiches because the stiches are absorbable.

When can I bathe after the operation?

You can wash your hair 5 days atfer the operation. Other body areas can be washed earlier without contacting the surgery area.

How long should the hair band kept on?

The hair band is put after the dressing a day later, is kept on for 4-5 days. Then is kept on a week only at nights.

When can I go outside comfortably after the ear surgery?

You can go out comfortably 1 day after the operation. The ear can be a little bit puffy but when looked outside it is not noticable.