Ear Lobe Surgery: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs 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?
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mystery_m25
in philadelphia,pennsylvania
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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.
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Reduction of earlobes
Reduction of earlobes is a common procedure. This can be done alone, with otoplasty, or other facial procedures.. We usually take a wedge out of the earlobe and suture the clean edges to heal. The sutures usually stay in 10 days. At that time, we can re-pierce the ear if you desire. This is a simple procedure, and can be done in an office setting.
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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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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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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 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 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
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