Each person has unique earlobes
Jug ears are a mild congenital developmental disorder that can be corrected if the client wishes.
What are jug ears?
Jug ears, also known as protruding ears, are a congenital developmental disorder in which the ear lobe is usually located further away from its upper part; this results in a protruding ear shape.
The protruding shape typically results from a structural disorder in the upper ear cartilage. Commonly, the shape of the ear is otherwise nearly normal.
Who does jug ear surgery suit?
Jug ear surgery, also known as ear pinning or otoplasty, suits anyone bothered by the distance between their ears and head. The normal distance between the upper part of the ear and the head is less than 2 cm.
Cup ears and other ear lobe deformities
Diseases, symptoms, or deformities after injuries or procedures may occur in the ear lobe area, requiring procedures. Various injuries or, for example, torn ear lobes caused by piercings can cause functional difficulties and aesthetic problems that can be treated with procedures. Skin cancers must be treated regardless of the location.
Ear procedures
The required procedure is evaluated separately in each situation. The procedure is done with local anesthesia.
Depending on the situation, removable or dissolvable stitches are chosen. The location of the surgical scar varies, but it is always the least noticeable one.
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Jug Ear Surgery – The Procedure and Recovery
Jug ear surgery is usually performed under local anesthesia, and the surgery takes just over an hour. The client can return home after a short observation period of approximately one hour.
A support bandage is worn for the first 2–3 days. After this, the support bandage can be removed, and the hair can be washed as usual.
After removing the support bandage, a soft headband or beanie should still be worn for most of the day for 3 weeks. The stitches dissolve on their own.
After surgery, the ear area swells and may be painful and bluish-red for one to two weeks. Ordinary painkillers are usually sufficient.
You can return to work almost immediately if your work is not physical. Sports should be avoided for 3 weeks.
Possible Complications of Jug Ear Surgery
Jug ear surgery involves the same possible complications as other surgeries: bleeding, bruising, unattractive scarring or excess scar growth, wound infection, or necrosis of the wound edge.
The most significant risks of jug ear surgery are bruising, which is common, and nerve damage. Mild numbness and/or hypersensitivity in the ear occurs in almost everyone for a couple of weeks or several weeks. Sensory changes will, however, resolve.
In experienced hands, complications are rare, and the result is good and long-lasting.
With current techniques, recurrence of the incorrect position is quite rare when non-dissolvable sutures are used.
You will always receive help from us with rare wound problems or if you have any other questions after surgery.
Recovering from Other Ear Procedures
It is usually possible to return to work immediately after the procedure. Ordinary painkillers are sufficient for pain relief.
There may be bruising and swelling in the treatment area after the procedure. These will disappear on their own.
If removable stitches are used in the surgical wound, they are usually removed approximately one week after surgery. However, the timing of stitch removal varies depending on the situation. The wound usually heals within 1–2 weeks.
It is possible that there may be changes in sensation in the ear area after the procedure, or a scar may form in the area that requires scar treatments. In addition, wound problems or wound infection are possible after the procedure. These may require local treatments, a course of antibiotics, or a repeat procedure.
