I am 19 months after facelift and ask if anything can be done to improve my left ear. I have a delve in the earlobe and thickened tragus. I don’t want to make matters worse as I suffered unfavourable hypotrophic scarring behind this ear also that I don’t believe will get any better now after several steroid injections? Photos attached. Thanks
Answer: Abnormal ear position We will, on occasion, see patients who have unfavorable scars from prior surgery. Depending on several factors, re-excision may be necessary to improve the scars. It is recommended you have a discussion with a surgeon with facial plastic surgery experience, preferably an in office examination.
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Answer: Abnormal ear position We will, on occasion, see patients who have unfavorable scars from prior surgery. Depending on several factors, re-excision may be necessary to improve the scars. It is recommended you have a discussion with a surgeon with facial plastic surgery experience, preferably an in office examination.
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Answer: Thick Scarring You could opt for a scar revision, resurfacing treatments, or laser treatments to reduce scarring. If you would like to be seen by my clinic or med spa, feel free to reach out. 702-838-2455
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Answer: Thick Scarring You could opt for a scar revision, resurfacing treatments, or laser treatments to reduce scarring. If you would like to be seen by my clinic or med spa, feel free to reach out. 702-838-2455
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October 16, 2023
Answer: A facelift scar revision around the ears is recommended to improve appearance 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.
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October 16, 2023
Answer: A facelift scar revision around the ears is recommended to improve appearance 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.
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October 10, 2023
Answer: Scarring 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.
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October 10, 2023
Answer: Scarring 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.
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May 27, 2023
Answer: Ear reshaping 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.
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May 27, 2023
Answer: Ear reshaping 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.
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May 22, 2023
Answer: Need to come in to consult For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
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May 22, 2023
Answer: Need to come in to consult For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
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