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Pixie Ear Repair
asked 3 years ago by Bits in IL
Latest answer by David Hansen, MD
Question viewed 5,982 times
Tags: repair
How can a pixie ear be corrected? Can it be made to look like the other normal ear, or does the other ear need to be fixed as well to match the corrected pixie ear?
21 answers to Pixie Ear Repair
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Pixie Ear Repair
Pixie ear repair can range from a simple office procedure to a need for a redo facelift. Most pixie ears are a result of excessive tension placed on the earlobes, causing them to stretch inferiorly after a facelfit settles. An experienced surgeon can advise the best course of action to fix a Pixie ear in the least invasive and most effective manner.
Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Pixie Ear - Correction depends on the scar you will accept
If the pixie ear occurred as a result of a face lift, it is generally because of a technical error during the inset of the ear, or less likely due to skin properties with healing. To fix it without showing any scars requires waiting till the cheek skin relaxes a bit (years), and then performing a secondary face lift. The alternative is to release the earlobe from the cheek skin, close the incision where it came from, and then reattach the earlobe in a higher position. This will correct...
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Michael A. Bogdan, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting pixie ear deformity
Yes, pixie ears can be corrected in the office under local anesthesia. The skin around the earlobe is rotated in such a way as to help create a more normal appearing earlobe. Pixie ears can result after a facelift, necklift, or trauma to the earlobes. The procedures to correct it are usually very successful. Good luck!
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Pixie ears can be corrected
Pixie ear is defined as an elongated earlobe attached directly to the facial cheek skin and can be repaired by removing a small lower portion of the earlobe to give more of a cupped earlobe appearance. The angle of axis of the ear oriented to the side of the face also has to be addressed, which sometimes gets changed after a facelift. Both earlobes need to be repaired so that they match and are consistent and look very natural and unoperated upon.
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Pixie Ear can be fixed
Bits,
Pixie ear is usually caused by too much tension on the skin immediately under the earlobe. This tension, transfered to the earlobe, pulls on the skin and forms the typical pixie ear. Don't worry, this can be repaired in a small office procedure under local anesthesia. Talk to your surgeon about the repair. If the other earlobe is fine, then there is no reason to make any changes to it.
I hope this is helpful.
David Shafer, MD
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Pixie ear is fixable
Pixie ear is the plastic surgeons term for an earlobe that has pulled down onto the cheek. The acute angle that makes up the attachment from the earlobe to the cheek is lost.
When this occurs, the easiest way to correct it is with a small small to close the pull and reshape the earlobe. Whether or not it is identical to the untouched side is up for discussion, but it will be much closer than before.
Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Pixie ear corrections are done under local and are so worth it!
To fix a pixie ear deformity, you have to undergo another mini facelift and it can be done under local anesthesia for about $6000 and is so worth it since it makes you look more natural and less likely that people will comment about your original poor facelift. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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Correction of Pixie Ear Deformity
A pixie ear deformity, or pixie ear is the condition where the earlobe is attached to the cheek, and stretched and elongate in shape often as the result of a facelift. In these cases the tightened cheek skin pulled and sutured to the earlobe under tension during a facelift procedure.
Correction is accomplished by an office procedure under local anesthesia where the the attached earlobe is released from the cheek to hang freely. then the cheek skin is secured to the very...
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Pixie earlobe deformity can be an easy fix
Pixie ears can be a congenital condition or can result from improper positioning of the earlobe at the time of a facelift. In either case, correction can be as easy as a minor office procedure with buried sutures and minimal if any scarring. I would recommend leaving the 'normal' ear alone and only having something done to correct the pixie ear.
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Pixie ear correction can be done only on the side that needs it.
Since most of us are born with earlobes that match (some have hanging lobules; other have natural attached lobes, or "pixie ears"), wanting your earlobes to match is both appropriate and achievable. Whether you you born with one of each, or whether this was a result of excessive tension or poor healing on one side after facelift surgery, surgical correction can be carried out.
I am going to assume that if the cause was a facelift, you are happy with the facelift results...
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Pixie ear deformity
A pixie ear deformity is repaired by doing a V-Y plasty. This will leave a barely perceptiible fine line scar along the jaw line.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of a pixie ear deformity
A pixie ear deformity typically results from excessive tension on the suture line following a facelift procedure. The way to correct the deformity depends on the severity of the deformity. If it is minor than a local revision can be performed in the office setting to match the other ear. If, however, the deformity is severe then a secondary facelift or mini-facelift will be required.
Michael Baroody, MD
Danbury Plastic Surgeon
Danbury Plastic Surgeon
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Pixie ear deformity
This type of ear commonly occurs after a facelift when the earlobe is left attached or becomes attached during the procedure. The correction usually involves a small advancement or tuck-up in the skin around he earlobe and it is not necessary to do the other side unless it looks the same.
Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Pixie ear appearance is usually a situation after a facelift and can be corrected relatively easily
A pixie ear deformity is when the earlobe gets pulled down inferiorly so that it becomes elongated. It often occurs after a facelift procedure when there is too much skin taken and not enough fixation of the muscle to hold up the lift. Some people are naturally like this. There are several ways to improve this situation. Oftentime it entails elevating the earlobe so that it is not as pulled down. But it can entail closing the area below the new earlobe...
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Pixie ear correction
A pixie ear is a deformity of the earlobe which occurs after facelifts. The earlobe is pulled downward and forward from the tension on the facelift closure. To repair this, the goal is to separate the earlobe from the neck/face skin. There are many ways to do this, but in general they release the earlobe then move skin from behind the ear into the open wound to prevent the earlobe from reattaching. If you have a normal appearing earlobe on the opposite side, it is unlikely you'll need...
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David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Pixie ear is a deformity after otoplasty
The pixie ear deformity is a well described complication of Otoplasty. There are various techniques to correct this problem. The basic principles involve removing scar tissue, creating flaps to advance tissue and ensuring that the final closure involves no tension on the ear lobe. The result is a natural ear that balances with the other ear.
Robert Mounsey, MD
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of Pixie ear
There are several possible techniques to correct a pixie ear. The area of your ear must be isolated and all surrounding structures that are affecting this Pixie shape should be carefully released. Once done, the remaining tissue may be resuspended and repaired. In some cases a small flap of tissue may be recruited into this area to re-create a natural contour.
B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Pixie ear best avoided but can be fixed
Pixie ear deformity is a common consequence of an overly tight face lift with excessive tension on the earlobe. There are a number of options for repairing this deformity and vary in complexity and incisions.
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Pixie ear can be fixed
Fortunately, a pixie ear can be fixed. There are a couple of options for repair. The easiest method involves using a permanent suture to pull the earlobe back into position.
The most common method for correcting a pixie ear though is to perform a revision facelift or mini facelift. The key to preventing a pixie ear is to secure the neck skin to deeper tough tissues around the ear so that the lobe is not pulled inferiorly over time.
D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fixing ear scars after Facelift
Pixie ear deformities can be caused by facelift surgery. They are effectively repaired by dissociating the face lift flap from the ear lobe and ear lobe base. I routinely perform this procedure in an ambulatory care setting. Patient satisfaction is extremely high and the results are longlasting.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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It can be fixed
The pixie ear can be corrected during a repeat face lift or even as an adjunct to a previous facelift. It is a lot easier to avoid it completely when doing the initial facelift.
