Ear correctors: principle of operation, efficiency, advantage over other methods
Too bulging ears can be the culprit of not only psychological discomfort in a person, but also in the future to cause him terrible complexes. Research data shows that more than half of newborn babies are spotted, but the severity of this problem may be different in babies.
Official medicine characterizes lop-earedness as a deviation from the norm, which in this case does not violate a person's hearing.
Such a defect may be due to a purely hereditary factor or changes that occur even in the process of intrauterine development of the fetus. To combat this problem today, several techniques are used and one of the most effective at the same time minimally invasive is the use of aural correctors.
What is proofreader and principle of operation
Ear correctors, which can be purchased at the pharmacy, are a special device consisting of two silicone plates. Attach them to the back of the auricle. From above they are covered with a special anti-allergenic adhesive and protective sheath.
The principle of action of the ear correctors is that such devices fix the ear cartilage in the desired position, as a result of which (with their regular use) the lop-ear in a person becomes less noticeable. The most effective data correctors will be for newborns, because their ear cartilage is still very soft and easy to correct. Worse such devices will affect adults.
Advantages of the corrector over other methods
If we compare the ear correctors with other methods of correcting lop-earedness, we can distinguish the following advantages:
- The absence of the need for an open surgery, as a result of which the risk of edema, infection and other complications is minimal.
- Safety of the device when used correctly.
- The invisibility of the corrector, which is achieved due to the transparency of its plates.
- Versatility adaptations. This is justified by the fact that both children and adults will be able to apply such correctors.
- High efficiency when used in children.
Varieties of proofreaders
To date, the most effective and popular ear correctors are the brands Otnotik, Mairs and Arilis. Proofreaders of the Russian brand Arilis have three models: for newborn babies, for children from a month to a year, and also for adults. As a result, you can choose the product depending on age, which is very convenient.
Proofreaders Mair is a new brand that has been actively selling since 2015. These Russian-made products are silicone based and kidney-shaped.
Between the plates are connected by a thin jumper. Mairs also produces three types of correctors: for children up to four years old, for babies from four years old, and also for adults.
Proofreaders of the Spanish brand Otnotik are known for having the strongest fixation, due to which the result of their action is noticeable somewhat faster.
Despite this, with prolonged use, many patients notice pain in their ears. Otistik produces two models of correctors - for children and adults.
It should be noted that now there are other devices for ear correction, which are produced in Denmark, the USA and England, but they are not available for the Russian market.
You can buy them only through a direct order via the Internet. It will help you to better understand how to effectively apply these correctors to the numerous reviews of people who have previously tried them on themselves. As for the price, it depends on the specific product from the company of its manufacturer.
Ear correctors: reviews, features of use for children and results of treatment
Ear correctors are most effective for small children. Due to the fact that they can be of different sizes and shapes, these devices can be selected for each child, depending on the type of defect.
There are the following rules for the use of these devices for children:
- Before fixing the corrector, the skin near the ear should be degreased with a special napkin that comes with the product. You can also simply wipe your ear with alcohol.
- After that, remove the protective layer from the plates and fix it in the upper part of the back surface of the ear. On the reverse side, you must also attach a second plate.
- In order for the device to fix well, after its establishment it is necessary to be in the same temperature mode for two hours.
You can wear one corrector for no longer than ten days in a row. After that, the device must be replaced with a new one. To remove the corrector, lift the flagellum up. After you can wipe the skin with alcohol and apply a moisturizer.
Does the corrector help adults
Ear correctors, reviews of which are quite different, can not always help to eliminate the problem of lop-eared in adults. This is due to the fact that as a person grows older, the cartilages of the ears harden and become practically not susceptible to pressure.
As a result, when the problem of lop-earedness is expressed, the only way out for a person is to perform a plastic surgery called otoplasty .
Contraindications and possible side effects
Ear correctors, reviews of which will help to better understand the effect of these devices, do not have strict medical contraindications. Despite this, they should not be used for various damage to the skin of the ears (cuts, wounds).
In this state, you should wait until the skin is fully healed and only after that attach the corrector. In order not to worsen your condition, before buying a corrector, it is better to consult a doctor.
With regard to complications, the most common users develop allergic reactions in the areas of attachment of the corrector. Happen like this can with increased sensitivity of the skin of patients, as well as poor-quality product. Moreover, with improper attachment, the corrector can cause pain and rub, leading to the formation of wounds.
Reviews
The following reviews of people will help to find out in more detail how effective the correction of auricles is with these devices:
- Daniel “I had a deformation of auricles since childhood. To eliminate it, I specifically ordered my ear correctors. Wore them for two months, periodically replacing. As a result, the defect was slightly eliminated, but the corrector completely did not help me get rid of lop-eared ears. I think that plastic surgery of the otoplasty would be much more efficient. ”
- Angela "Ear correctors, reviews of which I read on the Internet in the forums, I used for my son. He had a noticeable aesthetic defect with lop-eared ears and the wrong position of the auricles. Due to the fact that his son is only three years old, the correction of his auricles was easy and we managed to achieve noticeable improvements. I am very pleased with the result, especially since the baby itself didn’t take such a device to hurt. ”
- Victoria “I carried out the correction of the auricles with the help of a device from the manufacturer Otostyk. I liked the quality of this product, but wearing it was not very comfortable. In the first days I felt discomfort all the time, then I got used to it a little. After removing the corrector, lop-earedness decreased. In principle, I am pleased with the result, especially since for him I did not have to perform the operation and suffer from pain. ”
