Ear revision after facelift ?

Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.

Keloids are another major reason to undergo earlobe repair if there is a keloid scar nodule that has developed in the earlobe or ear cartilage rim. We use a combination of lasers, injections, and keloid surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

You have certainly allowed enough time to consider revision surgery. Given what you have experienced, you are well-aware of unforeseen and untoward consequences of surgery and scarring which may occur.

See an experienced plastic surgeon near you for an honest assessment and discussion of risks and approaches for this revision. Other materials such as fat or fillers may be beneficial to improve the contour of the area as well as a repositioning of the lobule.

It is possible to reshape your ear to make it more symmetrical with the right ear. Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic ear surgery.