Is It Possible to Reduce Ear Lobe Size?

Thanks for asking. Earlobes requiring repair can be from a variety of reasons. For example, a torn earlobe from a pulled earring, gauged earlobes that are now unwanted, facelift surgery causing pulled earlobes, or just simply elongated from older age. Because of the variety of different causes, earlobe repair may vary in complexity. Prices will vary accordingly. and also vary depending on the region of the country you are in and the surgeon's expertise. Typically to reduce and earlobe, a triangle wedge of earlobe is excised and then carefully sutured together. I have some special techniques that I employ to minimize scarring and notching that can be seen if not reconstructed properly. This repair can be performed comfortably under local anesthesia and earlobes can be re-pierced 6 weeks later if desired. Consult with an experienced board certified facial plastic / plastic surgeon in you area.

It is possible to reshape the earlobe and or shorten the earlobe if they have been stretched with time, or carried the burden of heavy ear rings for prolonged periods of time. This can also be done at the same time as pinning the ears back. I would definitely see a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the different options and techniques with you after a consultation and physical exam.

Earlobe reduction can be carried out  as an isolated procedure or in conjuction with otoplasty surgery.  Ear lobe reduction generally is carried out by wedge  ear lobe excision or by marginal incision along the ear lobe rim.  I generally use a C02 laser cutting device for precise bloodless excision. This is done in my private surgical facility. The procedure takes only 15 minutes a side.   Small sutures are used to repair the ear lobe which either dissolve or are removed in one week. 

Ear lobes can be reduced in size.  There are different techniques depending on the earlobe, the number of piercings, and length of the earlobe.  This procedure can be performed in the office under local anesthesia under 20 min or can be combined with other procedures such as otoplasty or facelift.  Most individuals who need ear lobe repair are women who have long earlobes from many years of wearing heavy earrings or multiple earrings at one time.  Others have traumatic ear lobe tears from having their earring catch on something and causing the tear.  Some individuals have gauged ears that are stretched that need to be reconstructed.

Earlobes increase in length also as a result of volume loss within the earlobe itself.  Sometimes, depending on the earlobe, it can be injected with a filler such as Restylane or Juvederm to 'inflate' the tissue to reposition it to where it was in youth. 

As we age, various parts of our face and body sag, or as I like to say, “we are going South”. Earlobes are not immune to elongating with age. Men are bothered by this but women really despise the problem. Fortunately, it is a problem easily resolved. It is a very common “add-on” during facelift surgery. It can also be done under local anesthesia as an isolated procedure.

If the earlobes are too large, they can definitely be shaped and reduced in size. As people age, the earlobes often get flatter and larger. In addition, many people developed split earlobes or stretched holes in their ears from wearing heavy earrings. Earlobe reduction can address all these issues and can be performed easily and comfortably in the office setting with some local anesthetic. Earlobe reduction can be performed by itself or as part of a procedure to shape or pin the entire ear. Hope this helps!

Dr.Sunder
 

Yes, ear lobe size can be reduced.  A number of techniques exist to reconstruct and reduce the size of the ear lobe.  All techniques can be performed under local anesthesia in the office.  Small and large size reductions can be accomplished with very little downtime or discomfort. 

Ear lobes can be reduced by a variety of techniques ranging from a wedge to a pie shaped excision with subsequent closure. If necessary they can be rotated backwards towards the scalp as well

This is a simple operation that can be done under local anesthesia with very little discomfort. Most of the time this procedure is performed at the time of a face lift as the ear lobes tend to get larger and more redundant with age.

Earlobe reduction is certainly possible.  In my opinion, it is best performed under local anesthesia.  Two critical aspects of this surgery include symmetry and incision placement.  When excess tissue is excised along natural skin creases, a thin or unnoticable scar can be created.  Best of luck.