Ear Lobe Surgery: Q&A
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Does Earlobe Redution Always Leave a Scar?
If so, can the scar fade completely with vitamin e gel pads or scar oils/gels?
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morocha10
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Scar from ear lobe surgery
It will leave a scar, but the scar will be hidden at the back of the ear lobe.
Most scars mature and fade with time, with or without vitamin E and scar gel/oils.
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Repair of an earlobe tear and the scars from an earlobe repair
An earlobe tear is simply a scar, and correction of the earlobe tear will improve the scar to a less noticeable or even imperceptible state. I perform earlobe repair under local anesthesia in my Los Angeles plastic surgery practice and have found patients to be appreciative of the results and happy with the scars.
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Ear Lobe Reduction
Thank you for the question.
Yes in the reduction surgery will leave a scar that will vary in appearance from a fine line to a wide/think unsightly scar.
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...
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Scars from Earlobe Reduction Surgery
The scars form an earlobe reduction surgeryy are typically minimal provided that you are not a bad scar former.
The best clue about the likely appearance of your scar is the appearance of any previous scars. If any of those are bad, then you may get a bad scar from your earlobe surgery.
The earlobe reduction and earlobe reshaping surgery is done under local anesthesia in the office.
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Earlobe repair scar
Scarring from earlobe repair is quite minimal and fades out over time. I do not envision the scar as a significant concern that should deter a patient from undergoing the procedure because it is a reasonable tradeoff for elongated or completely torn earlobes. Once the earlobe is re-pierced, the earring will camouflage any scarring.
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Earlobe Reduction Scar
Anytime an incision is made or anytime you get a cut you will get a scar. However, incisions that are well placed leave unconspicuous scars that are not readily noticeable to the naked eye. There are ointments that are only available at your specialist's office to help minimize any potential scarring. With earlobe reduction, the scars are virtually not noticeable.
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Earlobe Repair
Yes, any incision will leave a scar. That being said, earlobe surgery can typically be done in the office, has little down time and has a high satisfaction rate. Patients love this rejuvenating procedure. I'm not a big advocate of Vit E creams. I usually recommend silicone (sheets or gel) and sun protection.
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Live Video Demo and discussion of Earlobe reduction scar depends on what is done
Earlobe reduction scar depends on what is done. You can sometimes reduce the earlobe so that the incision lies between the earlobe and the face. That is usually in the case where the earlobe doesn't have to be shorten vertically much. Many of the techniques requires that the incision be essentially parallel to the lower border of the earlobe. There are ways to camouflage the incision though.
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Ear Lobe Reduction Scars
Any incision of the skin will produce a scar. The scar can be hidden by placing it on the back side of the earlobe. Some patients develop enlarged scars or keloids on the earlobe, and should be followed by their surgeons after surgery if any enlargement of the scar occurs. Keloids occur in about 5% of individuals and are more common among Asians and Black ethnic groups. Steroid injections of the scar behind the earlobe can be performed after reduction of the earlobe if a keloid begins to...
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Earlobe reduction surgery must leave a scar, but barely
It is impossible to decrease the size of an earlobe without creating a scar. However, it is typically the case that the scar is invisible to observation except under close, hands-on, examination with bright lighting. The earlobe skin tends to heal very well and the scars are placed on the backside.
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Ear lobe reduction
Most earlobe reduction procedures can be done behind the ear and the scar is usually better hidden that way. That being said any surgical procedure to your face will result in some scar and if you heal well should be well hidden.
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Ear lobe reduction and scar
Any procedure that requires cutting will cause a scar. Sorry that is the only way to do it, and the scar can not eliminate it.
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