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Is It Possible to Reduce Ear Lobe Size?
If ear lobes are too large, can they be cut away to reduce size while also pinning back and/or reshaping the main ear?
Asked 34 months ago by
mystery_m25 in philadelphia,pennsylvania
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Earlobe reduction surgery is an option for patients with large earlobes
If the earlobes are too large, they can definitely be shaped and reduced in size. As people age, the earlobes often get flatter and larger. In addition, many people developed split earlobes or stretched holes in their ears from wearing heavy earrings. Earlobe reduction can address all these issues and can be performed easily and comfortably in the office setting with some local anesthetic. Earlobe reduction can be performed by itself or as part of a procedure to shape or pin the entire ear....
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Earlobe reduction with otoplasty
Earlobe reduction may be performed on its own, usually in women with stretched-out earlobes from years of dangling earrings. This may be performed in two ways:
1. Marginal earlobe excision: The desired new earlobe contour is drawn on the earlobe, and the excess skin below this drawing is removed, creating a scar on the lower margin of the earlobe.
2. Wedge earlobe excision: A full-thickness triangle of excessive earlobe is removed, creating a vertical lobe scar.
Although these procedures...
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Ear lobe reduction can be performed in an office setting
Ear lobes vary in size and dimension. Patients with enlarged or long ear lobes can benefit by a cosmetic procedure to reduce the size and dimensions of the earlobe. I usually perform these procedures in an office setting with local anesthesia or during a facelift procedure with general anesthesia. The size of the earlobe is important in determining the incision pattern and type of surgery.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Ear lobe reduction
Earlobe reduction can be carried out as an isolated procedure or in conjuction with otoplasty surgery. Ear lobe reduction generally is carried out by wedge ear lobe excision or by marginal incision along the ear lobe rim. I generally use a C02 laser cutting device for precise bloodless excision. This is done in my private surgical facility. The procedure takes only 15 minutes a side. Small sutures are used to repair the ear lobe which either dissolve...
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Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Ear lobe reduction
Reducing the size of stretched earlobes can be performed either as a stand alone procedure or in conjunction with otoplasty. Either procedure can usually be performed under local anesthesia in the office surgery suite.
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Ear lobe reduction and otoplasty
Ear lobe reduction and otoplasty may be done at the same time.
You may be a good candidate for this procedure. However you must consider the degree of “deformity” (your concern about the size of the ear lobe) against the potential complications that may arise after surgery. For example, depending on your skin type, you may end up with raised or pigmented scars that may bother you more than the initial earlobe size. Furthermore the scars may be difficult to...
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Ear lobe repair in Atlanta
Ear lobes can be reduced in size. There are different techniques depending on the earlobe, the number of piercings, and length of the earlobe. This procedure can be performed in the office under local anesthesia under 20 min or can be combined with other procedures such as otoplasty or facelift. Most individuals who need ear lobe repair are women who have long earlobes from many years of wearing heavy earrings or multiple earrings at one time. Others have traumatic...
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Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe Reduction Surgery
As we age, various parts of our face and body sag, or as I like to say, “we are going South”. Earlobes are not immune to elongating with age. Men are bothered by this but women really despise the problem. Fortunately, it is a problem easily resolved. It is a very common “add-on” during facelift surgery. It can also be done under local anesthesia as an isolated procedure.
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Earlobe reduction for a more proportional ear
Earlobe reduction can definitely be performed at the same time as an otoplasty to give you a proportional, balanced ear. Of course, earlobe reduction (or repairing a split or gauged earlobe) can be performed by itself with a relatively simple, straightforward in-office procedure. The time required and the cost for the surgery will likely depend on the extent of work that needs to be done.
Hope this helps!
Dr. Y
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Ear lobe reduction
Ear lobes can be reduced in size and the scar is rather inconspicuous. This can be done while reshaping the ears.
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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Ear Lobe Reduction...A simple office procedure!
Yes, ear lobe size can be reduced. A number of techniques exist to reconstruct and reduce the size of the ear lobe. All techniques can be performed under local anesthesia in the office. Small and large size reductions can be accomplished with very little downtime or discomfort.
Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Ear lobe reduction reshaping office procedure local anesthesia
ear lobe reduction surgery or ear lobe reshaping surgery is done under local anesthesia in my office.
prices vary according to the complexity of the surgery. There is no additional charge If my patient want re-piercing,
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Ealr lobe lobule reduction
Ear lobes can be reduced by a variety of techniques ranging from a wedge to a pie shaped excision with subsequent closure. If necessary they can be rotated backwards towards the scalp as well
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Reducing earlobe size
Reducing the earlobe size can be donw under local anesthesia very comfortably. It is a straighforward procedure.
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Yes, it is possible to reduce ear lobe size
Yes, it is possible to reduce ear lobe size and this is normally performed by removing the tissue in the front of the earlobe and rotating the skin forward.
This leaves a scar line along the junction of the earlobe and the skin imagery.
Generally, the surgery is very successful and most patients are very happy they have had it done.
London Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty with Earlobe Reduction
Reshaping the ear and reducing the size of the earlobes are two different procedures which can be performed individually or together; one will not interfere with the other. I perform earlobe size reduction under local anesthesia using a technique which reduces the chance of caving in at the suture line and leaves the earlobe looking as natural as possible.
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Is It Possible To Reduce Ear Lobe Size?
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One condition to treat is the torn earlobe or the multiply pierced earlobe. Depending upon the degree of tear or multiplicity of pierce holes, the first goal is to convert the earlobes to a simpler, less pierced or unpierced state. Thie involves surgical removal of the skin which lines the pierce tract(s), and sew the fresh edges of the former pierce together.
The other condition is reduction of the enlongated earlobe, usually encountered in older patients. In...
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Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe reduction
Long or stretched earlobes can be the result of normal aging or prolonged use of heavy earrings. Earlobe reduction is a procedure that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. The procedure causes minimal postoperative discomfort.
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Is it possible to reduce the earlobe size?
This is a simple operation that can be done under local anesthesia with very little discomfort. Most of the time this procedure is performed at the time of a face lift as the ear lobes tend to get larger and more redundant with age.
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Earlobe reduction
Earlobe reduction is certainly possible. In my opinion, it is best performed under local anesthesia. Two critical aspects of this surgery include symmetry and incision placement. When excess tissue is excised along natural skin creases, a thin or unnoticable scar can be created. Best of luck.
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How to Reduce Earlobe Size
Earlobe size reduction surgery is fairly common. For most people this is a 20 minute procedure under local anesthesia without much in the way of healing time inconvenience. You will need to wear a light dressing on the ears for about 12 hours after surgery and then you can leave them open to air. I use stitches that are about the color of blond hair so they don't attract much attention. Bruising is usually none and swelling is usually minimal as is pain.
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Yes....
Hello,
Ear lobes can be reduced under local anesthesia when the problem is simple. Other ear lobe surgery can be performed as well but not always under simple local. It depends mainly upon the extent.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Ear lobe reduction and ear pinnback
The earlobe can be reduced with a simple procedure under local anesthesia. The ear can be pinned back as well with a procedure that is a little more involved but can still be done with local anesthesia.
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe reduction
Yes, it is possible to perform earlobe reduction alone or in combination with otoplasty (pinning back of the ears). It is a quick outpatient procedure with minimal recovery.
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Earlobe Reduction creates a more youthful look? Yes it does!
One of the least appreciated procedures to improve your appearance is "Earlobe Reduction". It becomes more apparent as you look at ears!
Large, elongated lobes tend to occur as we age, especially in men! Large floppy lobes are associated with aging and creates a "sloppy" look. Reduction creates a subtle yet definite improvement in the overall appearance for many people.
In my practice, I routinely include a variable reduction in the size of the earlobe for...
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