These aren’t protruding ears, it’s just my earlobes. What kind of surgeon should I speak to ? And is this normal or a deformity, only asking because I’ve never seen anyone with earlobes like mine.
December 25, 2018
Answer: My earlobes curl up Hello and thank you for your question and your pictures. Although an in-person examination would provide a much better assessment of your earlobe anatomy and skin quality, based on your pictures alone it appears that your earlobe has a distinctive upward curve. Perhaps the cartilage around the rim of the ear extends more inferiorly in your case, resulting in an upward pull on your earlobe skin. You may benefit from an earlobe reconstruction. I recommend you see a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery. Be sure they address all your concerns about reconstructing the earlobe including the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time and postoperative course. I believe a key component of the consultation is to establish a good connection with your plastic surgeon. If you don’t feel you have a good connection after your consultation then they may not be the best surgeon for you. Good luck! Olivier A. Deigni, MD, MPH
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December 25, 2018
Answer: My earlobes curl up Hello and thank you for your question and your pictures. Although an in-person examination would provide a much better assessment of your earlobe anatomy and skin quality, based on your pictures alone it appears that your earlobe has a distinctive upward curve. Perhaps the cartilage around the rim of the ear extends more inferiorly in your case, resulting in an upward pull on your earlobe skin. You may benefit from an earlobe reconstruction. I recommend you see a board-eligible or board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery. Be sure they address all your concerns about reconstructing the earlobe including the risks and benefits of the procedure, recovery time and postoperative course. I believe a key component of the consultation is to establish a good connection with your plastic surgeon. If you don’t feel you have a good connection after your consultation then they may not be the best surgeon for you. Good luck! Olivier A. Deigni, MD, MPH
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