Prominent ears (Bat Ears)
Ears are situated flat on the sides of the head and are often hidden by the hair especially in women. They are often forgotten, or unnoticed unless they stick out or when they are decked with ornaments.
Having normal ears do contribute to the overall contour of the head and face.
What are Prominent ears, or Bat ears?
Prominent ears, or bat ears, are characterized by the presence of one or more of the following:
- wide angle between the ear and side of the head
- excessively deep conchal bowl
- indistinct antihelical (Y) fold
However, people with prominent ears may not have all 3 components. Furthermore, the severity and extent of each component may vary from one person to another, resulting in a very different ear shape:
Otoplasty (prominent/bat ear correction surgery)
Purpose: To correct and aesthetically enhance appearance of the ears
Procedure:
- Involves softening the ear cartilage, banding it backwards and holding it in place with internal stitches
- Procedure is performed under local anaesthesia in adults and general anaesthesia in children
- Procedure takes about 1 hour 30 mins
- Post-operatively patients will be bandaged for 2 days, after which they will be able to wash their hair
- External stitches are removed after 7 days.
Recovery Time: 1 week
In the media
The Straits Times 2 Dec 2014
UWeekly - Jul 2009 招风耳
Mind Your Body Apr 2 2009 Fix My Ear
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