Earlobe Reduction Surgery? (photo)

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I had earlobe reduction done on both ears this past Monday (3-25). Left ear according needed more work then right. Immediately after surgery both ears swelled up. One worse then the other. I included some pictures. Some on my questions are, the same day I got home from surgery, I compared both ears to see what the difference was. To my shock, they really swollen at this point, but biggest concern, both ears looked totally different from each other. Also, any tips on swelling to go away?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

How long does it take to heal #earlobe reduction

Early healing occurs in the
first  week.   Scars
are generally well hidden and may have a small amount of redness and that
persists for several months. This can be treated with scar creams and
laser.  Re-piercing can be done 3 to 6
weeks after surgerySwelling can last for several weeks or months and there are always asymmetries

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would allow the swelling to subside and then compare the asymmetry to what was present prior to surgery. Good Luck. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Earlobe asymmetry secondary to bruising and swelling early in the postoperative period is to be anticipated.  Give yourself 6 weeks or so.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Earlobes can swell alot, differently between two sides and there is nothing to make that go down any faster. I would not be concerned about any asymmetries that you see now. What counts is what they look like in two months after the procedure.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling is normal and can distort the ear lobe for a few days to weeks. Give it time and ask your plastic surgeon if gentle massage can help.

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