Dear Doctor:
I am a 48 year old female. I believe that my earlobes are too large and have gotten larger since I aged. Also, I feel one ear looks lower on my face than the other. Can this be corrected?
Answer: Large, Asymmetric Earlobes Can Be Corrected Via Local Anesthesia in Most Cases It’s not unusual for patients to develop large ear lobes as a result of the aging process. In many cases, this process may be asymmetric. These ear lobe changes can adversely impact facial aesthetics and as a result patients frequently request surgical correction. This deformity is accentuated by the presence of jewelry which constantly draws attention to the area. In most cases, correction is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure involves removing a wedge of ear lobe. The scars are initially noticeable, but gradually fade with time. When ear lobe reduction is performed, satisfaction rates are high and complication rates are low. If you’re considering this procedure, consultations with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan thats appropriate for you.
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Answer: Large, Asymmetric Earlobes Can Be Corrected Via Local Anesthesia in Most Cases It’s not unusual for patients to develop large ear lobes as a result of the aging process. In many cases, this process may be asymmetric. These ear lobe changes can adversely impact facial aesthetics and as a result patients frequently request surgical correction. This deformity is accentuated by the presence of jewelry which constantly draws attention to the area. In most cases, correction is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure involves removing a wedge of ear lobe. The scars are initially noticeable, but gradually fade with time. When ear lobe reduction is performed, satisfaction rates are high and complication rates are low. If you’re considering this procedure, consultations with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan thats appropriate for you.
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September 15, 2009
Answer: Earlobe correction. Correcting ear lobes is a pretty common procedure and can really be tailored to the specific problem: too big, too fatty, torn, slot ear deformity, asymmetry, even undoing the effects of gauges, plugs, and so-called "flesh tunnels" (to some degree). I do this in the office in our procedure room under local anesthesia (injection of numbing medicine). Piercing can be done about three months later, but care should be taken to avoid re-piercing the ear through any scar from the repair (scar is always weaker tissue). I typically recommend that my patients allow me to re-pierce the ear rather than the kid at the mall. :-) All the best, --DCP
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September 15, 2009
Answer: Earlobe correction. Correcting ear lobes is a pretty common procedure and can really be tailored to the specific problem: too big, too fatty, torn, slot ear deformity, asymmetry, even undoing the effects of gauges, plugs, and so-called "flesh tunnels" (to some degree). I do this in the office in our procedure room under local anesthesia (injection of numbing medicine). Piercing can be done about three months later, but care should be taken to avoid re-piercing the ear through any scar from the repair (scar is always weaker tissue). I typically recommend that my patients allow me to re-pierce the ear rather than the kid at the mall. :-) All the best, --DCP
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September 14, 2009
Answer: Earlobe reduction may be performed in the office with local anesthetic. It's common for your earlobes to elongate with age. I'm not sure why one side is larger than the other, but reduction can be performed with a relatively straightforward in-office procedure. Your stitches will be removed in around a week, and you can re-pierce your ears around 3 mos. following the procedure. I've attached a photo demonstrating this procedure. I hope this helps you, and best regards.
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September 14, 2009
Answer: Earlobe reduction may be performed in the office with local anesthetic. It's common for your earlobes to elongate with age. I'm not sure why one side is larger than the other, but reduction can be performed with a relatively straightforward in-office procedure. Your stitches will be removed in around a week, and you can re-pierce your ears around 3 mos. following the procedure. I've attached a photo demonstrating this procedure. I hope this helps you, and best regards.
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August 21, 2012
Answer: Asymmetric Earlobes can be Corrected
Asymmetric or large earlobes can be corrected.
A variety of techniques are available to treat earlobe concerns depending on the nature and extent of the earlobe deformity or asymmetry.
These corrective procedures are done under local anesthesia in the office, and include triangular and semicircular excisons of earlobe tissues.
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August 21, 2012
Answer: Asymmetric Earlobes can be Corrected
Asymmetric or large earlobes can be corrected.
A variety of techniques are available to treat earlobe concerns depending on the nature and extent of the earlobe deformity or asymmetry.
These corrective procedures are done under local anesthesia in the office, and include triangular and semicircular excisons of earlobe tissues.
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October 21, 2009
Answer: Earlobe reduction Hello, Earlobes can be bothersome for a number of reasons and size is one of them. The size issue is easy to address via a reduction. The placement of the lobule on the head is a bit harder, but may be "fix-able" as well. See a good surgeon and get an opinion.
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October 21, 2009
Answer: Earlobe reduction Hello, Earlobes can be bothersome for a number of reasons and size is one of them. The size issue is easy to address via a reduction. The placement of the lobule on the head is a bit harder, but may be "fix-able" as well. See a good surgeon and get an opinion.
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