If ear lobes are too large, can they be cut away to reduce size while also pinning back and/or reshaping the main ear?
Answer: Earlobe reduction 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.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Earlobe reduction 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.
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Answer: Earlobe shortening and pinning 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.
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Answer: Earlobe shortening and pinning 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.
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January 5, 2012
Answer: Ear lobe reduction
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.
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Answer: Ear lobe reduction
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.
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November 11, 2011
Answer: Ear lobe reduction Reducing the size of stretched earlobes can be performed either as a stand alone procedure or in conjunction with otoplasty. Either procedure can usually be performed under local anesthesia in the office surgery suite.
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Answer: Ear lobe reduction Reducing the size of stretched earlobes can be performed either as a stand alone procedure or in conjunction with otoplasty. Either procedure can usually be performed under local anesthesia in the office surgery suite.
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September 10, 2011
Answer: Ear lobe reduction and otoplasty
Ear lobe reduction and otoplasty may be done at the same time.
You may be a good candidate for this procedure. However you must consider the degree of “deformity” (your concern about the size of the ear lobe) against the potential complications that may arise after surgery. For example, depending on your skin type, you may end up with raised or pigmented scars that may bother you more than the initial earlobe size. Furthermore the scars may be difficult to treat/improve.
You may also end up with overly–reduced earlobes and/or earlobe asymmetry.
Make sure you consult with a well-trained/experienced/ethical plastic surgeon to address her concerns. Best wishes.
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Answer: Ear lobe reduction and otoplasty
Ear lobe reduction and otoplasty may be done at the same time.
You may be a good candidate for this procedure. However you must consider the degree of “deformity” (your concern about the size of the ear lobe) against the potential complications that may arise after surgery. For example, depending on your skin type, you may end up with raised or pigmented scars that may bother you more than the initial earlobe size. Furthermore the scars may be difficult to treat/improve.
You may also end up with overly–reduced earlobes and/or earlobe asymmetry.
Make sure you consult with a well-trained/experienced/ethical plastic surgeon to address her concerns. Best wishes.
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