Pixie ear deformity after facelift - Options? (photo)

Question

I’m desperate to fix my botched facelift. A surgeon in turkey performed a mini facelift when I was 23 years old, he won’t confirm whether it was smas or skin only. I developed thick scarring and pixie ear deformity which he has tried to fix 4 times. I’m unemployed after recently losing my job and I may have to withdraw from my university course in September if I can’t get this fixed.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you would need a full deep plane facelift to be done to get enough normal skin to come up and release the tension on the earlobes and remove the scar. If it's done correctly, you should have a nice result. Be sure to see a facial specialist for consultation.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Assuming it's your pics in the last two pictures, the scarring and pixie ear are from too much skin removal resulting in significant tension on your incision. The only ways to get this fixed would be to somehow recruit more skin... and given that you've had attempts of fixing it 4 times, I doubt that that is available right onw. Esp if you feel you are struggling financially, I would leave this alone for now, work on getting your life together, and come back for this in the future. This is not worth changing your life over, and honestly there won't be much you can do until you build up more laxity anyway.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Pixie ear deformity after facelift is straightforward to correct if the surgeon knows how. Your earlobe needs to be separated from your cheek and rounded out. However it usually requires a re- working of all the work around the ears.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

At 23, no facelift should have been done on someone with such tight skin. However, the pixie ear can be released and reset and this can be done under local. If it has been tried 4 times, you now have a lot of scar tissue in that area. although you do not want to hear this, it would be best to do nothing for now and consider a revision when you have aged more and have lose skin.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

It appears you need a fifth revision with subcuticular sutures. And a possible earlobe reconstruction. Best of virtual consultant with. Expect fees to range from $5000-$8000. Again, best of virtual consult with.

Pixie ear deformity after facelift - Options? (photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Revision of facelift, earlobe deformity scars hyper

Answer: Revision of facelift, earlobe deformity scars hyper

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facelift Revision

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Pixie ear deformity after facelift - Options? (photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Revision of facelift, earlobe deformity scars hyper

Answer: Revision of facelift, earlobe deformity scars hyper

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Facelift Revision

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.