Bat ears can occur at birth from genetics or after birth from any reasons. Even though it does not lead or have negative effects to health issues, it may cause a social problem because a person with bat ears has a chance to be bullied at school, resulting in shame and less self-confidence. 

So, how do bat ears look like? Normally, measuring from ears’ rims, our ears should lie backwards with an angle of approximately 25-35 degree.

Why Ear Surgery at Nida Esth’?

• The expertise of a surgeon – Dr. Piya Rungruxsiri – who has special techniques and more-than-19-year experience in surgical field 
• Anesthesiologists and nurse teams who have experiences in taking care patients and hospitalization both local and international 
• Tiny incisions and less bruises, allowing patients to live normally after the procedure

Ear Surgery Process

Ear surgery is not a major surgery with no risk and no need for hospital admission. It takes only an hour to finish the procedure.

• Rip out cartilage bones and stitch them backwards.
• The incisions take place at the back of ears. If skin turns out to be sagging, a plastic surgeon may need to remove some skin to tighten the areas. The surgeon will adjust and find the right method to fit individual patients the most.
• In the case that needs to correct cartilage bones’ shape; for example, patients might have insufficient cartilage bones. There may be a need for other cartilage bones from other parts as a substitution. 

Post-operation care for ear surgery 

A surgeon usually bandages the incisions for 5-6 days until the follow-up for stitching off. Patients can wash their hair 3-4 days afterwards.