Earlobe attachment: do I have pixie ears now? (Photos)

Whenever I see a patient with attached earlobes before surgery I perform a little procedure that converts it to a detached lobe. Simple to avoid or fix pixie earlobes but the surgeon needs to know how.

Yes, you do do due to excessive pull on the earlobe.Christian Drehsen, MD

Dear dotsoncck,Thank you for your question. While your photographs show that you have have developed pixie ears, this can be best determined by an in-office exam by your surgeon. Pixie ears can usually be repaired with a small revision procedure. 

Thank you for your question and pictures.  Unfortunately pixie ear deformity can be a risk of having a facelift.  Normally surgeons would ask for you to wait 3-6 months before having an adjustment procedure to rectify your earlobes.  Please consult with your surgeon and suggest revision.  All The Best 

The earlobes are pulled down somewhat. This can be corrected under local anesthesia by tucking them up a bit.