Causes and symptoms of protruding ears
What is the cause of protruding ears?
If the top or middle part of your ear is prominent, it could be due to a crease. در اکثر افراد، گوش برجسته ناشی از رشد ناقص چین خوردگیهای گوش است. When the ear folds are not formed properly, they cause the outer edge of the ear to protrude. The main reason for this incomplete development is genetic factors and heredity.
Lumpy ears that protrude far from the head are caused by genetics, birth defects, and trauma.. Underdeveloped ear folds can bend the ears forward and cause them to move away from the skull.. Most surgical procedures specifically focus on solving this problem.
Another reason for creating prominent ears is that the lobe of the ear is formed in a way that causes the ear to protrude and move away from the head.. To treat this problem, the tissue forming the earlobe is usually removed.
Sometimes a combination of these 2 The factor causes prominent ears. Therefore, diagnosing the cause of ear protrusion is very effective and effective in choosing its surgical method and it is necessary to be checked by a specialist doctor
What are the symptoms of protruding ears?
Prominent ears are easily recognizable by the eye and are different from ears that are normally located on the side of the skull.. It can be said that if your ears are more than 2 If they protrude cm, they are considered prominent ears.
In general, in terms of anatomy, in babies, children and adults, three characteristics cause protrusion in the ear:
- The angle of the ear on the side of the head: When this angle is small, the ears are close to the head, but a wider angle makes the ears stand out more..
- The shape and size of the upper part of the ear: The upper and round part of the ear, which is in the shape of a bowl, is known as the conical bowl. When this part of the ear is larger than normal, it looks more prominent and the ear sticks out more..
- Crease above the ear: The folds above the ear and near the outer edge, if these folds are weak, can cause the ear to protrude..
Otoplasty is a treatment method for protruding ears
اکثر روشهای درمان این عارضه، بر “جراحی” تاکید دارند زیرا دائمی و بدون بازگشت است.
In the surgical method, by making an incision in the back of the earlobe, the earlobe and soft ear are pulled back with permanent threads.. In this method, the cartilage is not removed, but it is reshaped and pulled back. This change is in accordance with the patient's wishes and his face shape.
The stitches are placed behind the ear delicately and the trace is not easily visible.
The duration of the surgery is about an hour and it is performed under anesthesia and on an outpatient basis. There is no need to be hospitalized after the surgery and the person is discharged immediately after the surgery.
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The best age for otoplasty
Note that outstanding ear surgery for children below 7 It's not the right year because their ears are still growing and their ear cartilage is still very soft. High people 7 The year when their ear growth is complete, they can undergo this surgery.
It is highly recommended to treat the prominent ear problem as much as possible at a young age to prevent the occurrence of psychological complications that may be caused by environmental pressures..
Is there a stitch mark after otoplasty?
Otoplasty stitches are placed behind the ear delicately and are not visible, and their effect fades over time..
How long is the surgery?
Otoplasty surgery is considered a light surgery and is performed on an outpatient basis. The duration of this operation is about an hour.
How many days do you need to rest after otoplasty surgery?
After otoplasty surgery, you need a day of light rest, after which you can remove the dressing and go about your daily activities..
Is ear cartilage removed in otoplasty surgery?
The cartilage of the ear is not removed, but in this surgery, the cartilage is simply deformed and pulled back.
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