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31 years of experience • 10000+ treatments performed
Dr. Ergin Er specializes in Otoplasty with various advanced techniques: Performs traditional otoplasty, incisionless otoplasty, and ear pinning. Expert in ear reshaping and size reduction using innovative methods. Internationally trained, including facial aesthetic…
Dr. Park Young Kyu is a respected plastic surgeon. He specializes in tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, facelifts, liposuction, and blepharoplasty. He graduated summa cum laude from SoonChunHyang University. Dr. Park is also an adjunct professor at the university…
Dr. Murat Yaman is a seasoned plastic and cosmetic surgeon. He is known for his expertise in tummy tuck surgeries and employing advanced surgical techniques for optimal outcomes. He has performed an impressive number of various surgeries, including over 1,500 nose jobs…
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The operation at Wansiri Hospital in Bangkok went great. Thanks to Bookimed for the support!
I give Saero Plastic Surgery a 5 because they exceeded my expectations
Dr. Pak is very knowledgeable and professional. It has been over a week sonce my surgery and see.s that everything is healing well. He prescribed a pack of antibiotics and pain killers for me to take for 5 days. The medication worked great because I was at a very minimal pain.
His staff walked me through everything I needed from the US to Korea. I felt confident that I was in good hands and I was. The interpreter did a great good Interpreting everything I needed to ask the doctor and addressed all my concerns.
I give Saero Plastic Surgery a 5 because they exceeded my expectations. Definitely recommend to everyone.
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Bookimed was very good with communication and support.
My Surgeon was amazing as were my translator and also the staff at the clinic
My Surgeon was amazing as were my translator and also the staff at the clinic. I would definitely recommend this clinic as everyone there were very friendly and made you feel comfortable and welcome considering I was from another country. Thank you, thank you all soooo much for taking care of myself and making my daughter feel comfortable aswell💜💜💜
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Excellent Surgeon
Amazing Translator
Awesome Clinic Staff and facilities
Very Friendly and Welcoming Staff
I am grateful to all the people at Quartz Clinic and bookimed who were involved in this important event for me and helped me to have a positive experience without a single negative
I can leave a positive review about Quartz Clinic and the bookimed service. There were some fears during communication with the service (especially after encountering negative reviews on the internet), but in the end I was satisfied with my experience. From the service I was supported by the manager Ekaterina. I would also like to leave her a positive feedback for her quick and competent answers in WhatsApp. All the conditions of the clinic were in full conformity with reality. And as for Quartz Clinic: a modern clinic with good service, friendly staff and doctors. In addition to my surgery, the service package included a good hotel and a transfer (even when I changed my hotel at my own request, I was still picked up by a transfer to another address not close to the clinic). The clinic was attentive to me and my words (and fears of the surgery itself), which really eased my worries. My coordinator at the clinic, Ali, made a huge difference to my experience as a whole, being really human and supporting me during the surgery with his communication, distracting me from my creepy feelings. And also always stayed in touch on messenger, giving full feedback, answering my queries. The surgery itself was excellent, the doctor inspired confidence in me and I found him to be absolutely competent, I would go to him again for any surgery with confidence.
I am grateful to all the people at Quartz Clinic and bookimed who were involved in this important event for me and helped me to have a positive experience without a single negative.
I would recommend the whole team for this positive experience
I had otoplasty at the Quartz clinic via Bookimed,
Everything went really well, from the transport from the airport to the hotel, including the operation and the return journey.
Everything went really well, from the transport from the airport to the hotel, including the operation and the return journey to the airport hotel,
I appreciated the proximity of the hotel and the clinic - you only had to cross the road.
The clinic staff were very pleasant and professional, the surgeon did a very good job, I'm satisfied with the result, and the translator also did his job.
I may come back for another surgery.
I would recommend the whole team for this positive experience.
The medical staff, their professionalism and friendliness
The result of the operation
The private chauffeur who picked you up at the airport and drove you to and from your destination
The availability of the translator
Lack of time spent with the surgeon
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Very positive experience, team available and responsive to messages
I travelled solo for treatment and the support I received from the start of booking with Bookimed before travelling whilst at my clinic and on my return home was great always there to support me and my clinic in Istanbul was fantastic that they recommended would definitely use Bookimed again if was thinking of any more treatment they found quartz clinic in Istanbul for my otoplasty so pleased with everything thanks you made it all feel a great experience
Quartz clinic was great and the support was fantastic
There was nothing I did not like
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Supported me from the start with finding my clinic helping arranging transport my transfers and made sure I was safe whilst I was away by regular contact and always a message away if I needed anything as I was solo travelling this was a really great help
Wansiri Hospital and the staff employed there operate to a very high level of care and I was impressed by each member of staff who works there
Wansiri Hospital and the staff employed there operate to a very high level of care and I was impressed by each member of staff who works there. I felt well looked after and the care of.
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A very good service, excellent response times and good choice of mediical services and locations
The staff was extremely friendly and allowed me to sit in a different room to be more comfortable while reading and waiting for my operation
I liked having an interpreter with me during the visit. That surprised me in a good way, for I wasn't expecting that service on the day of. The staff was extremely friendly and allowed me to sit in a different room to be more comfortable while reading and waiting for my operation.
They don't do 3D modeling. And this is very bad, because there is no way to see the final result. I had rhinoplasty and liked the results. And otoplasty, I’m not at all happy with the result, it feels like it’s gotten worse, now they’ve become very crooked, especially the terrible view from the back. but I hope when the swelling goes away, the situation will be a little better.
The whole experience has been amazing.
The Bookimed team were fantastic. The team at Quartz clinic, where I had the treatment were also amazing.
The facilities, procedure, staff, hotel, everything was fantastic, I am so happy.
I had otoplasty (ear plastic surgery) to change the shape of my ears and I'm overwhelmed with the results.
Dr Ramazan is absolutely brilliant and I'd recommend him 100%!
Thanks to all for my trip and procedure.
Tom - London
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The clinic is clean, cozy and comfortable. The staff is very attentive and responsive. Dr. Lovetinskaya is a professional in his field. She took into account all the wishes, explained everything in detail, did not even have questions. I was very worried about how the communication would go, because I don’t know Czech well, but in vain. Both translators and staff who know Russian work here. Therefore, I definitely recommend the clinic!
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Our Otoplasty (ear surgery) Techniques: What Suits You Best?
When considering Otoplasty (ear surgery), it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
Ear Reconstruction
Ear reconstruction is a surgical procedure to restore the form and function of a damaged or missing ear.
Pros: Provides a natural look and feel, with a success rate of up to 95%. Unlike prosthetic ears, it uses the patient's own tissue, minimizing rejection risk.
Cons: Requires multiple surgeries, with a higher complexity compared to ear lift surgery. Longer recovery periods are common.
Effectiveness: 95% success rate
Duration: 3-6 hours
Recovery: 4-6 weeks
Best for: Individuals with congenital ear deformities or traumatic ear loss.
Ear lift surgery is a cosmetic procedure aimed at reshaping and lifting the ears for aesthetic enhancement.
Pros: Achieves a natural look with minimal scarring. Success rate of 90% for achieving desired ear position. Unlike prosthetic options, it uses your own tissue, reducing allergy risk.
Cons: May require revision surgery in 10% of cases. Longer recovery compared to prosthetic ear solutions.
Effectiveness: 90% success rate in achieving the desired ear shape.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Recovery: 7-14 days
Best for: Protruding ears, asymmetrical ears, and reshaping after injury.
All You Need to Know about Otoplasty (ear surgery)
What is otoplasty?
Otoplasty or ear surgery is a cosmetic surgery to improve the size and shape of the ears and eliminating lop ears. The operation minimizes post-traumatic or congenital ear defects. The method of otoplasty depends on the type of deformity.
What are ear surgery types?
Depending on the goals this intervention has to achieve, specialists distinguish two types of otoplasty:
aesthetic — performed to eliminate any cosmetic defects (lop ears, too large auricles or their asymmetry)
reconstructive — required in case of the auricle congenital deformities or their complete absence.
What are the indications for otoplasty?
Ear surgery helps correct:
lop ears
the auricles congenital deformities
cup ear deformity
torn earlobe repair
missing auricle.
Any congenital malformation of the auricles causes the vast majority of visits to plastic surgeons.
What are the contraindications to the surgery?
Contraindications to otoplasty are almost the same as to any other plastic surgery but include some specific ones. Among them are:
bleeding disorders
infectious diseases
exacerbation of any chronic diseases
inflammatory diseases of the ear, nose and throat
external ear inflammatory diseases
diabetes
menstruation
pregnancy
oncological diseases
immunodeficiencies.
What is the preparation period before ear surgery?
Before performing ear surgery, the primary examination is required — blood tests (general, for HIV, RW, hepatitis B, and C), bleeding time test, chest X-ray, and ECG (electrocardiogram).
2 weeks before the plastic ear surgery, the doctor advises refusing medication intake that can affect blood coagulation.
Smokers are advised to quit smoking at least 4 weeks before having plastic surgery (or at least significantly reduce the number of cigarettes smoked).
It would be best if you also stopped drinking alcohol at this time (this complicates the postoperative period).
The day before the operation, you need to have a fast day, and on the day of otoplasty — refuse food entirely.
The ear surgery is an outpatient procedure and takes from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The intervention process is divided into seven steps:
marking of tissues to be excised
local anesthesia
removal of excess skin in the fold of the auricle
replacement and/or removal of cartilage fragments
fixation of cartilage in a new position
cosmetic skin suturing
compression bandage.
In-hospital stay is not required. A patient can come back home right after the surgery.
How long is the recovery period after otoplasty?
Otoplasty is a relatively simple operation, and the patient returns home right after the procedure. During 3-7 days, the patient wears a fixing bandage to avoid auricle injuries, especially during sleep. In some cases, doctors recommend wearing a bandage at night for 3 weeks.
Sometimes the patient feels some pain after otoplasty. In such cases, the doctor may prescribe painkillers. Also, antibiotics are often prescribed as a preventive measure to prevent the occurrence of complications such as infection and inflammatory processes.
If non-absorbable sutures were used during the surgery, they are usually removed after 2 weeks.
There are some restrictions on physical activity. Doctors advise significantly limiting it for at least one month after ear surgery.
Some patients have questions regarding the possible impact of otoplasty on hearing. This operation does not affect hearing.
The final evaluation of the ear surgery result is carried out by the doctor only in 6 months.
