01Prominence
Prominent ears
Ears that stand out from the head brought into a natural position.
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Treatment
Otoplasty in Turkey
Ear-reshaping surgery that sets prominent or misshapen ears closer to the head — a subtle, permanent correction that looks natural from every angle.
Overview
What otoplasty involves
Otoplasty — ear correction, or ear pinning — reshapes the cartilage of the outer ear so prominent or folded ears sit closer to the head and in better proportion with the face.
It's a precise, structural procedure. Through a hidden incision behind the ear, the cartilage is reshaped and secured — not simply pinned flat — so the natural fold of the ear is recreated rather than erased.
The aim is ears you stop noticing: balanced, symmetrical and in keeping with the rest of your features, from the front and the side.
Procedure time1–2 hours
AnaesthesiaLocal or general
Hospital stayDay case
Time in Turkey3–5 days
Dressing offDay 5–7
Back to work~1 week
Final shape4–6 weeks
Follow-upRemote, first year
Typical ranges for a straightforward case. Your own plan — technique, timings and anaesthesia — is confirmed at consultation.
Technique
Cartilage reshaped, not just pinned
Ears are cartilage, and cartilage remembers its shape. Trained as an ENT & head-neck surgeon, Dr. Barışkan reshapes the fold itself rather than simply stitching the ear back — so the correction looks natural and holds.
Approach
Hidden behind the ear
The incision sits in the crease behind the ear, so any fine scar is out of normal sight.
Fold
Recreated, not flattened
The natural antihelical fold is reshaped so the ear still looks like an ear, only neater.
Position
Set, not squashed
The ear is brought closer to the head at a natural angle, not pinned flat against it.
Balance
Both ears, matched
The two ears are shaped to match each other and the proportions of your face.
What it corrects
What otoplasty can address
02Fold
A missing fold
The antihelical fold recreated where it never fully formed.
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A deep concha
An over-large bowl of the ear reduced and repositioned.
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Uneven ears
Two ears that differ in size or angle brought into balance.
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Prominent earlobes
Large or protruding earlobes refined as part of the correction.
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A previous otoplasty
An over-corrected or relapsed result reassessed and refined.
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Suitability
Who it's for
Otoplasty may suit you if
- Your ears stand out more than you'd like
- One ear is more prominent or shaped differently from the other
- You've been self-conscious about your ears since childhood
- Your ears are otherwise healthy and fully grown (usually from age 5–6+)
We'd talk it through first if
- You're expecting perfectly identical ears — a close, natural match is the realistic aim
- There's an untreated ear infection or skin condition to settle first
- You can't keep to the headband and healing routine after surgery
- Expectations that surgery can't safely deliver — we'd tell you honestly
Your Trip
What the week looks like
The Procedure
How otoplasty is performed
Recovery
How recovery unfolds
Aftercare
Supporting your recovery
Do
- Wear the supportive headband at night for as long as advised
- Sleep on your back to avoid pressure on the ears
- Keep the area clean and dry as instructed
- Attend every remote follow-up check-in
Avoid
- Contact sport or anything that could bend the ears for a few weeks
- Sleeping on your side early on
- Getting the dressing wet before it's removed
- Smoking, which slows healing
Safety
Risks, honestly explained
How safety is protected
- Board-certified ENT & head-neck surgeon
- A full surgical and anaesthetic team
- A plan built from your own anatomy
- Structured follow-up through the first year
Risks to be aware of
- All surgery carries risk — bleeding, infection, a reaction to anaesthesia
- Temporary numbness or bruising around the ears that settles
- A small chance an ear relaxes slightly and needs a minor adjustment
- Results vary between individuals and cannot be guaranteed
Cost
A quote that reflects your ears — not a fixed list
There is no fixed price list. Whether one ear or both need correcting, and how much reshaping is involved, changes the quote — so you get a personalised figure after your consultation.
What's included in your quote
- Consultation & assessment
- The procedure
- Accommodation guidance
- Airport transfers
- Follow-up care through the first year
Get your estimate
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Reviews
What otoplasty patients say
★★★★★8 months post-op
I'd wanted this since school. What struck me was how normal my ears look now — not pinned back, just in the right place. From behind you'd never know anything was done.
S.A
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★★★★★1 year post-op
My son was getting comments at school. Dr. Barışkan was brilliant with him, explained everything to both of us, and the result is completely natural. Both ears match now.
H.T
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★★★★★6 months post-op
One ear stuck out more than the other my whole life. Now they're even. The scar behind the ear is invisible and the whole trip was well organised in English.
D.K
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Common Questions
Otoplasty FAQs
The ears are almost fully grown by about five to six, so otoplasty can be done from then into adulthood — there's no upper age limit for a healthy patient.
The incision sits in the crease behind the ear, so any fine scar is hidden from normal view.
No — the aim is a natural angle, not ears flattened against the head. The fold of the ear is reshaped so it still looks like an ear.
Most people describe mild soreness rather than pain, easily managed with simple pain relief. A supportive dressing protects the ears at first.
Most adults are back to work within a week, once the main dressing is off and a headband takes over at night.
A soft headband at night for a few weeks protects the ears while they set — it's the main thing that safeguards the result.
Yes. If only one ear is prominent, that ear alone can be corrected and matched to the other.
Yes — the reshaping is permanent. Rarely an ear relaxes slightly and a small adjustment is made.
Accountability
Medically reviewed by
Reviewing Surgeon
Op. Dr. Serkan Barışkan
Last reviewed July 2026. The clinical information on this page is written and reviewed by the operating surgeon. It is general guidance, not a substitute for a personal consultation.
Consultation
Start with a free photo assessment
Send a few photos and tell us what you'd like to change — you'll get a personalised plan and cost estimate, with no obligation.