Bat ear deformity is characterized by the ear protruding more than it should from the head. This condition is attributed to either excessive development of the ear cartilage, inadequate formation of the angles in the cartilage, or a combination of both.
In the correction of bat ear deformity, cartilages are weakened, and sutures are used to provide support for the desired folds to emerge. If necessary, excisions from excessively developed cartilages can also be performed.
This surgery is typically recommended to be done during the pre-school period, preferably after the age of 6, although it can be performed at any age
What You Need to Know About the Surgery:
This surgery can be performed on patients over the age of 6 who are in good general health. If an individual under the age of 18 is in good general health, the surgery can be performed with parental consent.
The surgery can be done under general or local anesthesia. The preference in the pediatric age group is generally towards general anesthesia, as it is more comfortable for the patient.
Patients stay in the hospital for a maximum of one day.
After the surgery, a special bandage should be applied to the ears for a total of 6 weeks, with full-day application for the first 3 weeks and nighttime-only application for the next 3 weeks.
Dressings are typically done on the 1st day post-surgery and then on the 5th-7th days.
Some degree of swelling and bruising is expected in every patient, which usually improves rapidly within 7-10 days.
You can comfortably return to your social and work life within 12-15 days.