Why is protruding ears a problem?
Normally, the auricle is located at an angle of 30° in relation to the head, the distance between the ear and head is about 2 cm, and the lines of the ear and cheek are parallel. If the angle and distance are greater than normal, then the overall aesthetics of the head is disrupted. Ears appear protruding because the ear cartilage is overdeveloped or improperly attached to the head.
There are 3 degrees of protruding ears:
- I degree - mild, the angle between the ear and head is slightly higher than normal.
- II degree - quite noticeable, but not critical, the angle is on average 45o.
- III degree - very pronounced when the angle is close to 90°.
This feature is purely aesthetic in nature. You can correct it with a good hairstyle or hats. Plastic surgery for protruding ears is performed only if this anomaly causes serious psychological discomfort. Parents usually decide to correct protruding ears in children with grade III , when it is too noticeable and the child is attacked by peers.
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Causes of protruding ears
Doctors and scientists do not have a common opinion on this issue. It is believed that in most cases the anomaly is determined by a hereditary factor, and it appears during intrauterine development. Ear cartilage is actively formed in the fetus from 3 months, so often the child is already born with this feature.
The main reasons are:
- underdevelopment of the antihelix (hills inside the auricle);
- irregular shape of the helix (outer rim of the shell);
- macrotia (oversized shell);
- irregular structure of the ear cartilage.
The formation of cartilage ends at 6–7 years, and by this time it becomes clear to what extent the anomaly is expressed.
Children's hairstyles and haircuts for protruding ears - photos
- As a rule, children's hair at an early age is still quite soft and thin, so it will be difficult to do voluminous braiding every day.
- In the preschool period, the best option to hide the ears is to have a shoulder-length haircut or slightly lower. There can be several design options - straight or stepped, with or without bangs.
- For girls, you can use hair decorations - hairpins, headbands, elastic bands that will create the necessary volume.
Children's hairstyles
How to get rid of protruding ears without surgery?
It is easiest and most effective to correct this deviation in newborns under 6 months of age. To treat protruding ears, special correctors and bandages are used to fix the ears in the correct position. These devices can also be used for older children, but correcting protruding ears will require many times more time and patience.
It is much more difficult for adults to solve the problem. Various correctors come to the rescue, allowing you to fix your ears in the correct position only for a while, for example, before an important performance. Women can hide protruding ears through hairstyles. Men mainly wear hats. However, all these means only mask the problem.
Advice and recommendations from doctors and cosmetologists
Doctors say that protruding ears can be corrected at any age, but it is still better to wait until the child grows up and the ears are fully formed. But you shouldn’t delay otoplasty either. It's better to do it before school.
Well, while the baby is waiting for surgery, it is worth using correctors. And the sooner you start using them, the greater your chances of avoiding surgical treatment.
Silicone devices are also useful for adults. Of course, you can’t expect any special effect from them, but people with a minor defect will find them useful.
Surgery to eliminate protruding ears
Otoplasty can be performed after the final formation of the ear cartilage, that is, after 6–7 years. Operations are performed using traditional surgical instruments or a laser. The second option allows you to correct protruding ears with high accuracy and a minimum of trauma.
Typically, people do not experience hearing problems, so eliminating protruding ears does not affect the structure and function of the hearing aid. The surgeon corrects only the shape of the cartilage and tightens the skin so that the result is as aesthetic as possible.
To eliminate protruding ears, several otoplasty methods are used:
- according to Furnas - the most common operation that corrects the angle between the ear and head;
- according to Mustard - the doctor processes the ear cartilage and corrects its shape using sutures placed in certain places;
- according to Etenstrom-Stenstrom - along with cartilage correction, the surgeon tightens the skin on the ear.
The intervention time usually does not exceed 1–2 hours, depending on the complexity of the problem. Adults are prescribed local anesthesia, children - general anesthesia. Patients usually go home the same day.
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Hairstyles and haircuts for girls for curly hair, hiding protruding ears - photos
Wavy hair itself creates the necessary volume, so it’s much easier to disguise protruding ears with charming curls.
- Shoulder length is the most suitable choice for girls with curly hair, as well as permed curls. This length offers a wide variety of haircuts and styling options.
- For elastic curls, a stepped haircut, asymmetrical options with slight negligence and elongated front strands are suitable.
- With a poorly chosen haircut, a mop of curly, unruly hair risks looking sloppy. If the purpose of the haircut is not only to hide protruding ears, but also to reduce the excessive volume of lush curls, it is better to opt for a classic or short bob without bangs.
- In addition to a haircut, you can add the missing volume and create visual accents using modern coloring techniques - highlighting, balayage, coloring.
Haircut options for curly hair
Postoperative period
In the first 2–3 days, moderate discomfort is considered normal. To remove them, the doctor will select effective and safe medications. For 5–6 days, the patient wears a fixing bandage and makes dressings. During this time, you will have to stop washing your hair and sleep only on your back. After a week, you need to remove the stitches, then the slight swelling will go away without a trace.
You should avoid sports and heavy lifting for a month after otoplasty. Glasses should be temporarily replaced with contact lenses so that the temples do not touch the operated area. At this time, it is better to avoid hot baths and saunas.
Otoplasty, performed by an experienced plastic surgeon in a professional clinic, will allow you to forget about the problem of protruding ears forever. Contact for advice. A qualified doctor will see you and recommend how to remove protruding ears in the most effective way.
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What you need to know about otoplasty?
Otoplasty is one of the branches of plastic surgery. The intervention is aimed at correcting the shape and position of the ears. It is otoplasty that allows you to get rid of protruding ears. The operation is indicated for congenital disorders of the anatomical structure of the auricle or mechanical injuries. Plastic surgery is often performed in childhood (from 6 years of age), but we should not forget that any intervention is a colossal stress for the body. Before you decide to have your ears corrected, be sure to consult your doctor.
Otoplasty is divided into three main categories – aesthetic, reconstructive and decorative. Aesthetic intervention is aimed at changing the shape of the ears. In reconstructive surgery, the surgeon creates a new organ or restores a partially missing ear. Decorative otoplasty is a form of body modification. The client can independently choose the size and appearance of the organ (for example, elven ears).
Brief historical background
The history of otoplasty began in Antiquity. Already in the 5th century BC, doctors of Ancient India began to correct the shape of the ears, nose, lips and genitals. The knowledge and experience of ancient Indian scientists formed the basis of some modern plastic surgery techniques. European otoplasty originated in the 19th century. The Germans were the first to tackle protruding ears. They excised “problem” areas of the cartilage, changing the shape and size of the ear.
In the 20th century, thanks to the efforts of Harold Gillis, otoplasty experienced a new round of development. It was Gillis who performed the first operation to correct protruding ears, preserving the integrity of the outer ear frame. Despite the rapid development of the industry, early otoplasty cannot be called successful. The transplanted cartilage did not always take root, and patients often died from concomitant infections. At the end of the 20th century, a method of laser correction of the auricle was developed, the basics of which are still used today. Modern otoplasty includes more than 170 different techniques, which continue to be improved for the sake of safety, comfort and maximum results of the operation.
Indications/contraindications for
Indications for otoplasty:
- irregular shape, deformation of the auricle;
- increasing the angle between the ear and the back of the head;
- smoothed anterior surface of the ear;
- partial or complete loss of the ear (both congenital and acquired);
- body modification.
Contraindications to surgery are bleeding disorders and cancer. Before deciding on surgical intervention, you should undergo a comprehensive diagnosis and preparation of the body. In addition to physiological parameters, it is important to take into account the psychological health of the patient. The desire to completely change one's appearance may be dictated not by direct need, but by public opinion or a lack of self-confidence. Think carefully about the decision, consult with your loved ones, visit a psychologist if necessary.
Mistakes of youth, or Tunnel in the ears
A wildly spent youth sometimes leaves not only memories that stir the soul, but also marks on the body. One fine day, lovers of extreme piercings, or more precisely, the so-called “tunnels” in the ears - huge earrings that stretch the earlobes, take out jewelry, in the place of which impressive holes remain. To save you or your child from this defect, the surgeon will cut the edges of the lobe and sew them together. As a result, as the ear grows together, it will return to its previous shape and over time the tunnel will become almost invisible. If the lobe is stretched too much, the doctor will have to remove a small part of it.
By the way, this technology is also used to correct the ears of older people. The fact is that some of them have earlobes that stretch over the years and wrinkles appear on them. This irritates many people and can also be a reason to visit the clinic. Regardless of age, this type of otoplasty will cost 15-20 thousand rubles.
