Earlobe Reduction Surgery? (photo)

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

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

    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

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.

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. 

Swelling can be variable and is not an indicator of the end result. Other than applying ice during the first 72 hours, they were nothing you can do. Swelling will resolve with time so please try to be patient. You should, of course, followup with your plastic surgeon to rule out hematoma or seroma formation.