Correcting large and asymmetrical earlobes?

Dear Doctor:

I am a 48 year old female. I believe that my earlobes are too large and have gotten larger since I aged. Also, I feel one ear looks lower on my face than the other. Can this be corrected?

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6 answers to “Correcting large and asymmetrical...”

A: Earlobe reduction

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Earlobes can be bothersome for a number of reasons and size is one of them. The size issue is easy to address via a reduction. The placement of the lobule on the head is a bit harder, but may be "fix-able" as well. See a good surgeon and get an opinion.

A: Earlobe correction.

By David C. Pearson, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Correcting ear lobes is a pretty common procedure and can really be tailored to the specific problem: too big, too fatty, torn, slot ear deformity, asymmetry, even undoing the effects of gauges, plugs, and so-called "flesh tunnels" (to some degree). I do this in the office in our procedure room under... more

A: Likely

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Reducing ear lobe size, repairing torn lobes, and correcting asymmetry is not difficult, and I do them in the office. Frequently, one ear is attached lower or higher on the head than the other. This can't be changed. sek

A: Earlobe reduction may be performed in the office with local anesthetic.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

It's common for your earlobes to elongate with age. I'm not sure why one side is larger than the other, but reduction can be performed with a relatively straightforward in-office procedure. Your stitches will be removed in around a week, and you can re-pierce your ears around 3 mos. following the... more

A: Absolutely

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Simple answer - absolutely. The exact procedure to be performed will depend on your problem. In some patients, actually adding some bulk to the earlobes is necessary rather than removing skin and subcutaneous tissue. Note as well that earlobes are not the same on both sides - and you can't focus on both... more

A: Cosmetic Ear lobe surgery for large earlobes

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Vivian1, Ear lobes are often a neglected area in facial cosmetic surgery. Torn or split ear lobes are very common, especially in women. Ear lobes also naturally continue to grow and become larger with age, for both men and women. Plastic surgery for ear lobe rejuvenation may be performed on its own... more