Microtia Clinic

The Microtia Clinic, led by Prof. Dr. Mehmet Mutaf, is one of the world's most specialised centres dedicated exclusively to microtia surgery and ear reconstruction. Microtia is a congenital developmental anomaly in which the outer ear (auricle) fails to develop normally, affecting approximately 1 in every 10,000 births. The condition also frequently affects the ear canal and middle ear structures, with associated hearing implications. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Mutaf has dedicated his surgical career to developing and refining ear reconstruction techniques for microtia patients of all ages. The clinic treats children from an appropriate surgical age through to adults who were born with microtia but have not yet undergone surgery. A significant portion of the clinic's patients are revision cases — individuals who have undergone unsuccessful operations elsewhere and seek correction of suboptimal results. The surgical approach to ear reconstruction at the Microtia Clinic uses rib cartilage harvested from the patient's own chest to create a naturalistic ear framework, which is then positioned beneath the skin in a multi-stage procedure. Prof. Mutaf's technique emphasises three-dimensional anatomical accuracy, symmetry with the contralateral ear, and natural skin coverage to achieve results that are visually indistinguishable from a natural ear. The clinic also addresses associated ear canal and middle ear conditions for patients requiring combined structural and hearing restoration. Patient suitability is assessed based on age, rib cartilage maturity, degree of microtia (Grade 1 through Grade 4), and overall health. The clinic welcomes international patients and provides comprehensive support including pre-operative online consultation, surgical planning with detailed photographic assessment, hospital coordination in Bodrum, and long-term post-operative follow-up for patients returning to their home countries. The Microtia Clinic's focused specialisation means patients benefit from a surgeon who performs this procedure at very high volume — a critical factor in outcomes for a technically demanding reconstructive operation.