– an increase in the size of individual parts or the entire auricle. Large ears lead to a violation of the aesthetic proportions of the face; often combined with protruding ears, asymmetry, and deformation of the outer ear; cause isolation and complexes, especially in adolescence. Large ears usually do not impair hearing function in any way, but are purely a cosmetic disadvantage. Reducing the size and correcting the shape of the ears is carried out by means and methods of plastic surgery and its specialized area - otoplasty.

General information

When we talk about large ears, it means, first of all, an increase in the size of the visible part of the outer ear - the auricle. Enlargement of the auricle is known medically as macrotia.

The auricle consists of a funnel-shaped, complex-shaped elastic cartilage covered with skin. Only the lower part of the auricle - the earlobe - is devoid of cartilage tissue. The size of the human auricle, as well as all other parts of the body, can be different. The normal dimensions of the auricle are considered to be: the longest ear length is 50-82 mm in men and 50-77 mm in women; the largest transverse dimensions are respectively 32-52 mm and 28-45 mm. There is often a difference in the size of the right and left ears in one person, with the right ear usually being larger than the left. Perhaps the most important characteristic of large ears is their disproportion with the rest of the face and body. There is a belief that the ideal length of the ear is equal to the length of the nose, but this formula is very primitive and is not applicable for all cases.

The large size of the outer ear may indeed be apparent. When the folds of the auricle are smoothed or flattened, the impression of a large ear is created, which is not true macrotia. In accordance with the above, there are several types of large ears. An ear that is evenly enlarged in all sizes, while maintaining its correct shape, is called a giant ear. The enlargement can involve certain areas of the ear: its edge or the funnel of the auricle; in this case, the auricle noticeably lags behind the wall of the skull. With some forms of large ears, their impressive size is combined with various types of deformations of the auricle. Only the earlobe may be larger in size, increased in length, in transverse size, or evenly in all directions. Large earlobes are usually flabby, but can also be of normal density.

Physiological functions of the outer ear

Since the ears are the organ of hearing, the most important function of the outer ear is sound collection: thanks to its funnel-shaped shape, the auricle has the ability not only to capture, but also to concentrate and transform sound waves.

Another important ability of the outer ear, associated with the capture of sounds, allows you to determine the direction of outgoing sound signals and is called ototopics. This function ensures maximum distance of the ears from each other.

The protective function of the auricles is to protect the structures of the middle and inner ear from traumatic damage, penetration of dust, and cold air.

On the surface of the auricle there are many biologically active points, the influence of which through the system of nerve connections (vagus, trigeminal, facial nerve, sympathetic nerve cervical nodes) affects certain centers of the brain and helps to alleviate many ailments, which is successfully used for acupuncture ( acupuncture).

In providing all of the above functions, large ears are more an advantage than a disadvantage.

However, the outer ear also bears a cosmetic burden. And here, big ears can hardly be a source of pride for their owner. Although in some African tribes large ears were considered the standard of beauty, and the earlobes were specially drawn to incredible sizes.

Ears of a non-standard shape or size cause especially a lot of grief in adolescence due to ridicule from peers. Subsequently, this can lead to the formation of isolation and complexes. If women can hide non-standard or large ears under a long hairstyle, then men, for the most part, are deprived of this opportunity.

If the size and shape of the ears become a source of constant worry and dissatisfaction with oneself, otoplasty may be a solution in such a situation.

Methods for correcting the size and shape of ears

Otoplasty is plastic surgery to correct the shape or size of the ears. With the help of otoplasty, aesthetic problems such as excessively protruding, asymmetrical, deformed, and large ears are eliminated. With the help of reconstructive otoplasty, it is even possible to create an earlobe or the entire auricle if they are missing due to injury or congenital defect.

The lowest age limit for otoplasty is 6 years. Indications for ear surgery in childhood are the presence of gross developmental anomalies or deformations of the auricles. The presence of large ears at this age cannot be an indication for surgery. Aesthetic otoplasty is recommended no earlier than 15 years after the final formation of the ear is completed. There are no age restrictions for adult patients undergoing otoplasty.

Before performing an ear reduction operation, the presence of contraindications is identified and computer modeling of the shape and size of the future ear is carried out.

Otoplasty in adults is usually performed under local anesthesia; in children, general anesthesia is preferable. Through an incision behind the auricle, the shape of the cartilage is corrected, moved to the desired position and secured with internal sutures. For large ears, excess skin and cartilage tissue are excised. Since the operation area is behind the ear, traces of otoplasty remain invisible. From the outside, the surgical incision is sutured with cosmetic sutures.

Otoplasty can be performed using a laser beam. Laser otoplasty allows you to reduce the time of surgical intervention and perform all stages of the operation more accurately and accurately. The undeniable advantages of laser otoplasty are its painlessness, bloodlessness and absence of complications. In general, otoplasty is considered a technically uncomplicated operation, so it almost always proceeds without complications.

Pain after otoplasty is minimal and can be easily relieved with analgesics. After the operation, you must wear a fixing bandage for two weeks; the sutures are removed approximately 7-10 days. In the next two months, sports training and other activities that could lead to ear injury are not recommended. For 1-2 months, it is necessary to regularly wear a special support tape.

Otoplasty quickly and reliably allows the patient to change his life for the better, to get rid of worries and complexes about the non-standard shape or large size of the ears.

Large ears, or rather, large auricles, are considered an anomaly of the development of the body, in medicine called macrotia; this cosmetic defect in most cases does not in any way affect a person’s hearing abilities. Large ears disrupt the proportions of the face, and therefore their owner, as a rule, suffers from the ridicule of others since childhood, especially if macrotia is complemented by asymmetry, protrusion (protruding ears), or. The defect is corrected using a surgical operation called, it can be done in childhood and in the future you will not experience complexes about your own appearance, which often develop in people with large ears.

Reference. When we say “ear,” we mean the pinna, which consists of cartilage tissue, intricately curved in the shape of a funnel.

In the lower part, a soft part, the lobe, adjoins the cartilage, and the entire “structure” is covered with skin and looks like a single whole. The outer ear protects the hearing aid, conducts and amplifies acoustic vibrations, and also identifies the source of sound. The main criterion for a large ear is its disproportion in relation to the rest of the head and body, although there are specific guidelines:

• a woman’s ear is considered large if its length is more than 77 mm and its width is more than 45 mm;
• A man's ear is considered large if its length is more than 82 mm and its width is more than 52 mm.

People with large ears do not always actually have a developmental anomaly - often the defect turns out to be visual, for example, the auricle, which has a flat shape and slightly pronounced folds, looks larger than a voluminous and prominent ear of the same size.

Types of large ears and correction techniques

Giant ear has the correct shape, that is, all areas of the auricle are increased proportionally. With this form of defect, reduction otoplasty is performed, that is, a wedge-shaped area is excised through the entire plane of the ear. It is possible to give the ear a three-dimensional shape if the surfaces of the cuts are precisely aligned and connected with seams. However, this cannot always be done, and then two more small wedge-shaped incisions are made (the result is a five-pointed figure). If the operation is performed correctly, then it leaves thin, almost invisible scars located along the edge of the ear.

In addition, people with large ears undergo surgical correction by excising strips of cartilage tissue; This operation (it is called figure-shaping surgery, it is ideal for people whose edge of the ear is flat) allows you to bend the edge of the auricle inward, so the seams are practically invisible, the integrity of the back wall is preserved, and the ear has a natural appearance.

In some cases, it is advisable to remove part of the cartilage under the helix (an incision is made from the beginning of the lobe to the highest point of the ear). This technique is good because the stitches are made under the ear fold and are impossible to see.

The described techniques allow you to uniformly reduce a large ear of normal shape, while doing it as aesthetically as possible due to the absence of noticeable scars.

Extensive shell cavity(funnel) is corrected during the operation, while the doctor removes excess cartilage tissue and, if necessary, creates a fold.

Big lobe can be either a congenital or acquired defect. In youth, a large earlobe (a lobe whose length is more than 20% of the entire length of the ear) usually does not cause any inconvenience. However, with age, there is less fatty tissue in the lobe, and the skin loses its elasticity, so the lower part of the ear sags, and signs of aging appear on it - wrinkles and creases. Surgery to reduce a lobe that is too large by nature is performed quite rarely; in most cases, plastic surgery is performed on older patients in order to rejuvenate this rather significant area in a person’s life. Let's not forget that it is an erogenous zone, and in addition, earrings are usually worn in the lower part of the ear, that is, the attention of others is deliberately attracted to it.

Another reason to contact a plastic surgeon is this is the desire to get rid of the once fashionable, but with age, “tunnels” that have lost their relevance. Corrective surgery lasts no more than 20 minutes, during which the doctor removes excess tissue, forms a new lobe, and then applies stitches. By the way, large earlobes among the peoples of Africa are considered a source of pride and a standard of beauty, so they are specially pulled to monstrous sizes.

How to make your ears smaller

As already mentioned, the only way to really change the size and shape of your ears is through surgery. Otoplasty is performed on children from the age of six, but at this age large ears are not corrected; only malformations and deformations of the auricles are corrected. The formation of the ears ends by the age of 15, and after that it is possible to reduce the ears surgically; For adult patients wishing to reduce large ears, there are no age restrictions.

People with, first of all, should contact a plastic surgeon who, using computer modeling, will demonstrate what the ears will look like after surgery, performed under local anesthesia in adults and general anesthesia in children. In addition to the traditional procedure of excision of excess cartilage tissue and skin, at the patient’s request, laser otoplasty is performed - a painless and bloodless manipulation with almost no complications.

How much does it cost to correct large ears?

The cost of large ear reduction depends on the qualifications of the specialist, the complexity of the defect, the surgical technique used and the type of anesthesia (local or general).

How to hide big ears

Sometimes a person is sincerely mistaken, blaming his ears for all his misfortunes, because even large ears can harmoniously complement the image and there is no need to radically change their size and shape. Don't know what to do if your ears are big? Here are some tips:

Choose matching earrings. It is believed that small earrings balance out large ears, but an equally popular opinion is that “a wedge is knocked out with a wedge,” and people with large ears should wear large earrings, or even better, cuffs (original ear jewelry located along the entire plane of the auricle).

Get your hair done type of bob or wear long curls, which not only hide the defect, but also distract attention from the “protruding” part of the head. Also use all kinds of headbands and hats - these accessories will not only hide your ears, but also, if chosen correctly, will make your look stylish.

Wear glasses, even if you can see perfectly. There are accessories on sale that do not have a therapeutic effect - they can be worn without fear of damaging your eyesight. Glasses, especially those with beautiful frames that suit your face type, will draw attention to your eyes and distract from big ears. By the way, switching attention is a great idea, for which both jewelry and bright clothes are suitable.

Use decorative cosmetics. The essence of the technique is still the same - to divert attention from the ears to the face; a technique such as “face sculpting” is well suited for this: foundation two shades darker is applied along the outer contour of the face, and the central part is covered with foundation one or two shades lighter than natural skin color (the border is carefully shaded). At the same time, it is recommended to apply a little dark foundation to the ears.

Try using ear correctors. This advice is suitable for people with large ears that do not lie close to the head (protruding or protruding ears). The corrector is a double piece of transparent silicone that is attached simultaneously to both the ear and the scalp. If you wear one constantly, the cartilage adapts to the new position and gradually presses against the head. The method is not unambiguous, the result depends on the softness of the cartilage and the structural features of the auricle, and in addition, it requires time - we can talk about a lasting result no earlier than six months later. The most popular brands of correctors are Arilis (Russia), Mairs (Russia), Otostick (“Stop Ushastik”, Spain).

The main thing about big ears

Video: What your ears tell you about (E. Malysheva, “Life is great!”)

The ears are an important organ of the human body through which one can hear. Usually people don’t pay much attention to their appearance, because the main thing is that the organ performs its function well. But among the various records there is also a list of people with the largest and longest ears in the world. These individuals are outwardly different from those around them, which attracts the attention of even the Guinness Book of Records.

Top 10 people with the biggest ears

1. Richard Stone is an eavesdropper with huge ears.
2. Gustav von Schwartz has a very unusual appearance.
3. Sergey Malchenko - hearing difficulties.
4. Christina Ray - transformation of appearance.
5. Nyla Davis - an unusual story of a boy with big ears.
6. Laura O'Grady is a sought after special look.
7. Molly Bair is the most famous in the whole world.
8. Adam Driver is a celebrity with big ears.
9. The Maasai tribe is the original beauty of man.
10. The Dayak tribe is a feature in the ears.

Richard Stone - big ears and excellent hearing

The man lived in the 18th century and had a rather unusual appearance. All thanks to very large hearing organs. In his hometown, people nicknamed him “donkey ears” because the size of Richard’s ears was abnormally large, they covered almost half of his head and vertically almost matched the length of the man’s head. Stone was not offended by offensive nicknames; on the contrary, he decided to turn his disadvantage into an advantage, with the help of which he could distinguish himself well and get a job.

Richard Stone - the most unusual person in the world

He found a place for himself at the royal court, doing a rather unusual job: eavesdropping on other people's conversations behind walls and under doors. It is worth noting that the man’s hearing was more than excellent; he heard conversations perfectly even through walls, thanks to which he was hired as an eavesdropper. The man also worked in the secret police, where he was highly valued. He dried up various secret conversations on orders from his superiors.

Gustav von Schwarz - long ears and nose

At the beginning of the 19th century, the world learned about an unusual man named Gustav. He was born into a noble family. Schwartz's appearance was very unusual; in addition to his large and long ears, pointed upward, he had a large nose, very similar to a beak. The nickname “bird man” has firmly stuck to him since childhood. But there is other information that refutes Gustav’s congenital deformity. According to another version, he was not born this way, but was kidnapped by the Comprachicos.

Gustav von Schwarz - long and unusual ears

This criminal group was involved in kidnapping children, mutilating them, and then selling them to the circus. The villains not only disfigured little Gustav’s face, but also removed his vocal cords. Because of this, he could not speak, but only uttered sounds similar to birds. Schwartz worked at the court of the French King Louis as a rooster and woke up the courtiers in the morning.

Sergey Melnichenko - big ears and poor hearing

The owner of the world's largest ears today is a man from Ukraine. From birth, he was distinguished by his unusual appearance; his hearing organs were not only enormous in size, but also strongly protruded to the sides. Despite such size, Sergei’s ears function poorly and he has poor hearing.

Sergey Melnichenko - big ears of the world

The local press found the man, and they filmed a story about him that was shown on television. Not long ago, a man was fitted with a hearing aid in one of the hospitals so that he could live and hear normally. A Ukrainian lives in the village of Barilov, Lviv region. Only 427 people live in this village, but the man with the world's largest ears is the most famous of them. The length of Sergei’s hearing organs is 15 centimeters, the width reaches 6 cm.

Christina Ray - artificially enlarged ears

This girl is a world record holder not only for her ears, she managed to distinguish herself and become famous in the world as the owner of the largest lips on the planet. Christina is a rather unusual person, this can be seen immediately at the first glance at her appearance. She even received a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records, but so far only for her huge lips. Christina decided to change her ears into elven ones, since she is a long-time fan of the fantasy genre and is trying with all her might to turn herself into a fairy-tale hero living on earth.

Christina Ray - strange appearance and unusual ears

A special operation helped change the shape of the ears, now they are pointed upward, and the lobes are decorated with huge tunnels. The girl is very proud of her new hearing organs, demonstrates them in every possible way, and posts photographs. The woman with the world's largest ears does not intend to stop there; she still has many plans to change her appearance.

Nyla Davis - complex since childhood

A very original story is the story of a boy who was born with very large hearing organs. From early childhood this bothered him greatly, as his peers and others often joked about his big ears. Today the boy has grown up and changed not only his name, but also his gender. Now his name is Tiffany-Rose. Big ears are no longer embarrassing, they are hidden under thick and long hair extensions.

Nyla Davis has a complex because of her big ears

Laura O'Grady - the ears that changed lives

The model from Ireland has an original appearance, beautiful eyes like an elf and unnaturally protruding large hearing organs. The girl remembered her childhood well, because her peers constantly teased her and laughed at her appearance. Who would have thought that it would be the girl’s protruding ears that would attract recruiters from modeling agencies and Laura would become one of the most famous models in the world.

Laura O'Grady - the most unusual ears in the world

Designers do their best to emphasize the model’s large ears during photo shoots and fashion shows. Special images are created for her that highlight her features. But, despite the fact that her career is going uphill, Laura was not able to completely get rid of the complex; on her personal pages on the Internet there are almost no photos emphasizing her protruding ears; on the contrary, she tries to cover them with hair, hats, and a towel. The girl still says that she never thought about getting plastic surgery on her ears, although she was very embarrassed about them. Fans convince the model that her feature suits her extremely well and makes her very unusual and beautiful.

Molly Bair - disadvantage as a path to fame around the world

The American has been attracting the attention of others with her appearance since childhood. She was always very thin and tall with a “strange” face and large ears sticking out to the sides. Today Molly is one of the most popular models in the world; I publish her photos in world fashion publications. The girl herself admits that she never even thought that she would have such a future. As a teenager, she didn’t even take care of her eyebrows, wore anything and was a strange child.

Agents of a very large American modeling agency noticed her at a flea market in New York and immediately invited her to work. Bair's first fashion show took place within a couple of weeks. Today the girl with the world's largest ears participates in shows of world brands:

• "Chanel"
• "Prada"
• Balenciaga
• "Gucci"
• "Fendi"
• "Kenzo"
• "Marc Jacobs"

Molly Bair - famous model with big ears

Now she is a confident girl who even gives advice to aspiring models to always remain yourself, believe in yourself and not be afraid of features in your appearance. A striking example of the fact that it is not necessary to have data accepted as an ideal in order to become famous throughout the world.

Adam Driver is a world famous actor with big ears.

The man is very grateful for his unusual appearance, because today he is a popular actor in the world. He is invited to star in films that are successful at the box office in many countries. The peculiarity of a person is large ears, protruding to the sides. For 35 years of his life, he served in the Marine Corps and was a mortarman. Adam is an actor by profession and graduated from the Juilliard School, Department of Drama. Received a bachelor's degree in fine arts. In addition to his appearance, Driver's great acting talent attracts attention.

Adam Driver - the celebrity with the world's largest ears

From 2010 to 2019 he starred in a large number of films. Fame came to him after the film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”; he received an award for his work in the film “Hungry Hearts” at the Venice Film Festival. Fans believe that Adam crosses out all Hollywood beauty standards with his appearance.

Maasai tribe - people with huge ears

This tribe is popular and unique; fame came to it thanks to its unusual traditions and customs, which are tirelessly passed on from generation to generation. Civilization has not touched them; today the people of the tribe live the same way as many years ago. The total number of representatives is approximately 1 million. They live in Tanzania and Kenya and communicate in the Maa language.

Large and elongated earlobes are considered an obligatory attribute of beauty among the people. Women and men pierce their hearing organs and wear metal hoops in them. A strange but mandatory rule of beauty for Masai women is two knocked out front teeth and a completely shaved head. The more the lobes of each ear are pulled back, the more beautiful the girl is considered.

The Maasai people have the largest ears in the world. They start doing this from childhood. In girls, work on lengthening the auditory organ begins at the age of 7; they are pierced, gradually stretching the lobes. Instead of earrings, large beads are hung on the ears, which gradually stretch them.

Maasai tribe - big ears as a decoration for women

Jewelry is also worn by men, who also have their lobes pierced as children. To a modern person, such an action may seem very strange; why spoil normal-sized ears? But every nation has its own concepts of beauty and originality. If you don’t follow the customs, you can be left without a husband; for the Maasai, this is much worse than externally damaged hearing organs.

In addition to the tradition with appearance, there are other unusual rituals. For example, a girl is given in marriage only after circumcision, which is already prohibited in the country due to danger. The Maasai ignore this rule. The girl is given in marriage by her father, but she does not know the groom at all. According to custom, women from the groom’s relatives, for the well-being of the future family, must throw cow dung at the bride and curse her with words, driving away evil.

The Maasai are not very friendly towards tourists, they do not allow themselves to be photographed for free, they can “attack” a foreign passerby and ask for alms.

Dayak tribe - the longer the ear, the better

The indigenous Dayak population lives on the island of Kalimantan. There are about 4 million people worldwide. Externally, women differ from the usual beauty standards of the modern world. There has long been a custom according to which only one whose earlobes are stretched out is considered beautiful. Women have been stretching this part of the ear organ all their lives, starting from a young age. Dayaks stretch the earlobes so much that you can stick the arm of an adult man into them up to the elbow. Outwardly, such an original beauty custom looks a little scary.

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All people are different. Nature has endowed some with huge, expressive eyes, others were lucky with sensual, full lips, others became the owners of lush, thick hair - each of us is beautiful in our own way, although we do not always admit it. What should those who think that they are far from ideal do? That his legs are crooked, his ears are crooked and, in general, even in the Kunstkamera the exhibits are prettier? Let's break stereotypes together.

Instead of an introduction

Let's start with the fact that the shape of the ears is something that can be inherited, but at the same time, a number of researchers notice: sometimes there is no connection in this regard between the child and his parents. That is why it is difficult to say what exactly affects it; we only know that it is determined in the third month of pregnancy. The main thing is that this does not affect either hearing or general well-being, so ears or tiny ears are a purely aesthetic issue. Of course, both the first and second have their advantages and disadvantages: small ears are problematic to pierce, for example, and for large ones you will have to tinker with your hair to hide them. So no matter what size your ears are, there’s no reason to worry, right?

Like Buddha!

Have you ever noticed that in Chinese prints and paintings the Buddha has very large ears? Legends say that the enlightened one was so attracted to him because of the massive jewelry he wore as a prince. So, if you are the owner of big lobes, you can proudly say that you are a descendant of the prince-founder of one of the world's religions.

Physiognomy

Well, now let's get serious. There is such a science as physiognomy. She studies the relationship between a person’s appearance and his character. Experts in this industry will easily prove that if you are the owner, you are quite likely a potential genius. So, according to physiognomy, ears are a truly mystical part of the body: they tell about a person’s fate, and not about his character, like other parts of the body. For example, ears with a clear shape show that in a person’s childhood everything was light and calm, the environment at home was favorable for his development. And if the upper part of the ear, the very cartilage, is above the level of the eyebrows, then you have a real genius in front of you, who is doomed to financial and career success.

Physiognomy about headbands and sizes

Physiognomists also discuss the importance of having a rim in the upper part of the ear - a cartilage inversion, as doctors call it. If it is not there, a person will have to fight for everything in his life, nothing that he so desires will be given to him easily. People with large ears, especially if these ears are proportional to the face as a whole, can count on a happy and calm life, but woe to those whom nature has endowed with overly large ears - experts believe that the owners of such ears are vain, narcissistic, and generally difficult call them nice people. Tiny ears are a sign of limitations, even some slow-wittedness and passivity. And small ears with a not very beautiful rim on top are a clear sign of a traitor and a cunning person. And even those who seem so because of the massive headband, which has already been mentioned many, many times, are not so bad: according to the Chinese, people with this shape of the auricle are brave, straightforward, they are real fighters who, if desired, will rolled up Owners of large but drooping ears are not so lucky - they are said to be extremely stubborn, and this only gets worse with age.

So, according to physiognomy, a person who has large ears with rounded lobes and neat rims is simply doomed to a happy life. Envy, owners of tiny, treacherous ears!

Stars with big ears

Let us now move on to more serious issues. Whatever Chinese physiognomists believe, for some, large ears are a real problem, causing a whole series of complexes. And the most offensive thing is that there is no way to correct the situation on your own, you can only mask the offensive defect with your hairstyles or simply try not to pay attention to it. Of course, you can talk as much as you like about famous people for whom Mother Nature has not been stingy with her ears: just look at Barack Obama, the President of the United States, who, by the way, not so long ago complained in an interview that his wife and daughters often tease him because of the big ears. The list of stars who are not at all shy about their ears includes Miley Cyrus, Emma Watson, Channing Tatum, Will Smith, Daniel Craig and many others. As you can see, ear size does not at all hinder a successful career, even in such a capricious field as show business.

Some more medical theories

Some doctors believe that the size of the ears is directly proportional to the size of the kidneys. And the more of the latter, the better for our body, the better the excess fluids are removed, the body as a whole is cleansed, and in general, there are many different benefits. And the biggest of them is almost a direct dependence on life expectancy. According to the results of an analysis by one famous researcher, almost ninety percent of centenarians have large ears. So here it is - another plus in favor of big ears.

Now let's get serious

Let's move on to dry medicine. The question of why ears are big is very difficult to answer. This can also be associated with the problem of protruding ears - a disease, from a medical point of view, this is not considered, but it is also not pleasant. Prominent ears are considered to be an increase in the angle of deviation from the head, translating from scientific language into generally accepted language, this is when the ears protrude a little. The fact is that this can still be corrected up to one and a half months - at this time the cartilage of a newborn is soft, that is, if you fix the ears in the desired position, their shape can still be changed. Typically, the occurrence of this problem is associated with peculiarities in the development of ear cartilage.

At a later age, surgery is no longer possible. However, you will have to wait until the child is seven or eight years old - it is at this age that the formation of the facial skeleton ends. The operation is not at all complicated, complications after it are extremely rare, but it also has its own characteristics.

Otoplasty

Surgery to change the shape of the ears is called otoplasty. A distinction is made between aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. The first type is aimed at correcting aesthetic defects, while the second is more associated with the correction of pathologies of the auricles. The complexity of otoplasty varies from the simple removal of excess skin, which does not allow the ear to fit tightly to the head, to serious correction of both the rims of the ears and their lobes. Usually the operation is performed under local anesthesia, although in particularly difficult cases general anesthesia is also used, so the presence of an experienced anesthesiologist is mandatory. The surgeon makes an incision where the ear meets the head, after which he begins to remove cartilage and skin tissue, forming the angle necessary for the patient (this is to correct protruding ears) or corrects the lobes and cartilage themselves. After the operation, you will have to wear a turban bandage for four days, and on the tenth day the stitches will need to be removed. You can forget about washing your hair after otoplasty for a week, and swelling will last for another two to two and a half weeks.

Contraindications for this type of surgery are the same as for other operations: poor blood clotting, infectious diseases. Problems that may arise after otoplasty include blood poisoning, allergies to anesthesia, infection at the incision site - the same as with other operations. Specific complications include an unsatisfactory result for the patient - incomplete correction, for example, or asymmetry that arose as a result of the surgeon’s work and manifested itself during the recovery process, but, of course, everything here depends on the doctor. The average cost of an operation is a thousand dollars, but saving on your health is probably stupid and wrong. In addition, such an operation will not only help correct physical deficiencies, it will also destroy a number of complexes associated with them. And then the question of whether your ears are big or small will stop worrying you.

A little research

But you should always think carefully before deciding on any operation - there are always risks. Scientists have also proven that for many people with large ears seem more attractive and reliable. An experiment was conducted at one of the Swiss universities in which a group of volunteers were asked to rate on a five-point scale children who would like to reduce their ears through otoplasty. In the proposed photographs, some of the ears were actually reduced, albeit through photo correction, while the rest remained as they really were. According to the results of the experiment, the highest scores for intelligence, diligence and attractiveness were received by children whose ears were larger than those of others. So, it is likely that the size of the ears does not at all affect the perception of a person by others; moreover, large ears evoke much more positive emotions.

In conclusion

Almost every person sincerely believes that he is far from perfect. If desired, even the most beautiful and most attractive can find flaws in themselves. There is always something to complain about. But sometimes our problems are so far-fetched and so insignificant that they are not even worth mentioning. Today, almost any physical defect can be corrected surgically. But it’s better to think again about whether the game is worth the candle. It's not about whether you are beautiful or not, it's about how you perceive yourself. And if you are still worried about the problem of ear size, then look at the fennec cat - he has the biggest ears in the world, and he doesn’t worry about it at all!

Live in harmony with yourself, this is the main thing.

Protruding ears or protruding ears are a defect caused by deformation of the auricle. Most often this is a congenital problem, but sometimes the curvature occurs due to severe head trauma.

Doctors do not consider this condition to be a manifestation of a disease; protruding ears do not affect health and do not interfere with leading a normal lifestyle. But if we consider the situation from the point of view of aesthetics, then protruding ears cause strong complexes in men and women at different ages.

Ideal ears: anatomical norms

The formation of the ear in the prenatal state begins at the end of the first trimester.

The auricle appears completely towards the end of pregnancy. The shape of these body parts is individual for everyone.

According to statistics, every second baby appears with protruding ears. This can be corrected before the age of six months, as the cartilage is elastic.

Most often, unattractive ear shapes begin to be noticed during adolescence. Parents bring their children to a plastic surgeon to correct the mistakes of nature. But surgery in childhood is performed only if there are indications for it.

Doctors have their own standards of symmetry, from which they build when diagnosing protruding ears:

• the distance between the edge of the ear and the skull should not exceed 20 mm;
• the angle of inclination should not exceed 30 degrees;
• Ideally, the ears are parallel to the cheeks.

If the ears do not stick out according to norms, then correction is carried out. There are several methods that can radically change a person’s face.

Getting rid of protruding ears: effective methods

The human auricle has an individual structure and shape. But too protruding ears look ridiculous.

Modern medicine offers correction, which consists of actions of varying complexity:

1. Application of silicone molds- invisible devices that can visually transform a person’s appearance by gluing the auricle to the scalp. They give temporary results and are not able to change the shape of the cartilage.
2. Choosing the right hairstyle– this method is suitable for girls. Long hair will cover the imperfect part of the head and transform the entire look.
3. Otoplasty– plastic surgery. It is carried out in medical institutions from the age of ten.

Surgeons refuse to correct the ears of children. Before reaching the permitted age, you should choose a suitable hairstyle for your child or buy a silicone corrector.

Suitable hairstyles for protruding ears

Protruding ears can be hidden from others. A well-chosen hairstyle will help you avoid complexes and ridicule from your peers. The hairdresser will help you choose the best option. Here are some tips you should listen to if you want to hide ugly protruding ears:

If the flaw is minor, then it is better to refuse the operation. Many people skillfully hide their protruding ears and do not have any complexes about it at all. Hairstyle can be a real salvation for girls.

Ear correctors: features of use and advantages

How to correct protruding ears using correctors? Such devices have appeared recently, but people are happy to purchase them to hide a natural defect. You should not skimp and use glue or tape, they can cause harm, cause skin irritation or cause allergies.

Invisible silicone correctors are offered by leading pharmaceutical companies. The product is made from safe material that is suitable even for children. If you want to hide protruding ears without surgery, then this method is ideal.

Benefits of ear correctors:

• invisible to people around – transparent silicone does not catch the eye. Therefore, the product can be used by girls and boys with short hair;
• safe glue is used - multi-layer application allows you to use the corrector for a week;
• It is not necessary to take them off when playing sports or swimming in the water.

Of course, the corrector does not eliminate protruding ears. This product masks a flaw. After using silicone for a week, you need to put on a new pair of corrective pads.

Directions for use

Ear correctors are convenient for adults and children to use. Regardless of the manufacturer, they are used the same way:

1. It is necessary to wipe the ear and scalp with the solution. Often the liquid is supplied as a kit. Do not use oil-based products. This action allows you to degrease the surface of the skin.
2. The hair should be pinned at the top of the head so that it does not get caught under the adhesive base. Before peeling off the protective layer from the silicone, you need to roughly decide on the mounting location.
3. The protective layer is first removed from only one side of the lens. The corrector is attached to the back surface of the ear.
4. Peeling off the protective layer on the other side. The tip of the ear is pressed against the head - the lock is activated.

The opinion of doctors is only positive. Experts believe that such correctors can even correct protruding ears if used from birth.

Of course, up to six months you can put a cap on your baby; the cap will press down weak cartilage and give the ear the desired shape. After the child turns one year old, silicone lenses can be used. This is an excellent prevention of protruding ears.

Reviews from people

Anna, 18 years old:

I use correctors when doing my hair or high ponytail. You have to buy about 20 pairs per year. This suits me, since surgery in Moscow to correct protruding ears costs 50,000 rubles.

Andrey, 40 years old:

I bought correctors for my son; he started wearing them for the first time when he was 3 years old. By the age of ten, the protruding ears began to become less noticeable. I’m glad that such devices exist, they really help fight complexes.

Ekaterina, 35 years old:

I have always suffered from protruding ears, and correctors have become a salvation for me. At work they actually thought that I had surgery.

Changing the shape of the ear with surgery

Prominent-eared teenagers especially suffer from complexes. Therefore, parents often bring their children to a plastic surgeon to correct the situation.

Ideally, surgical intervention can be performed from the age of seven, at this age the cartilage tissue is fully formed.

Preparation for the operation is carried out within a week. The patient needs to undergo tests, ECG and fluorography. If no abnormalities are found, the person will undergo otoplasty. But this intervention has contraindications:

• diabetes mellitus;
• inflammatory diseases;
• tumors.

It is also necessary to inform the specialist about what medications the patient is currently taking. It is possible that some of them will have to stop drinking.

For example, Aspirin thins the blood, so it is prohibited to use it before any surgical interventions, so as not to provoke blood loss.

Otoplasty and postoperative period

The operation is performed using local anesthesia. For children, surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

If the child has problems with the functioning of the heart, otoplasty will have to be abandoned.

The operation consists of an incision in the area located behind the ear. Excess cartilage tissue is removed and the shape is corrected. In modern clinics, lasers are used for manipulation.

Otoplasty lasts no more than an hour. During this time, excess cartilage is removed, correction is performed and a suture is applied. After surgery, patients complain of tingling, but there is no severe pain.

Two days after the intervention, slight swelling may form. An increase in temperature and severe pain is a reason to contact the clinic where the manipulations were performed. To achieve the desired result, the patient wears special rollers. The stitches are removed on the tenth day. During recovery, it is forbidden to wet the area where the incision was made. You can't get too cold yet.

Cost of correcting protruding ears

Protruding ears are a problem, but they can be dealt with. The cost of each manipulation is different.

The cheapest and easiest way is to disguise the ears with hair or hats. Teenagers often do this, especially when their parents are unable to pay for the operation.

Ear correctors can be bought for 250-400 rubles a pair. It is more profitable to purchase a pack of 8-20 pieces. It should be borne in mind that one pair of silicone lenses will be worn for no more than ten days; you need to buy 3-4 per month. 30-40 pieces are used per year, the amount is quite large.

The cost of surgical intervention depends on the region in which the clinic is located. The price for otoplasty does not exceed 60,000 rubles. In plastic surgery, such manipulation is considered simple, so the cost is affordable. But this method will save you from problems and complexes for life.