Protruding/earlobes that stick out, what are my options? (Photos)

Dear DianaM01,Thank you for your question and photos. Based on the photos, your lobules can be set back. This involves a small incision behind the ear and sutures to bring the earlobe back. This can be done under local anesthesia and in the office. When you are ready, please look at before and after photos on my website and we can set up a complimentary in-person consultation to address your concerns and answer all of your questions.Best regards,Nima Shemirani

There is a tail of cartilage that often extends into the earlobe. This cartilage can be used to control the earlobe position.  Removing skin will usually fail to correct 

With the Merck Stitch Method, earlobes can be brought closer to the head with a suture, simply and without cutting them open. The prerequisite for this is that the ear cartilage extends far enough into the earlobe. This can be clarified in advance by an examination and palpation of the earlobe. Alternatively, there is still the possibility of cutting open the earlobes and removing tissue. However, this is always accompanied by the formation of small scars.

but your entire ear appears prominent from the side view.  But you must be clear with whomever you see about what your goals are and if its just your lobes or your entire ears.  If just lobes, very simple procedures are available that could be done in the office under local and costs should be quite reasonable.  If the entire ear, you're looking at formal otoplasties to achieve the results you desire.

An otoplasty procedure can accomplish making the ears look less prominent. This is accomplished within creation of the anti-helical fold, and conchal set back procedure which allows the ears to be closer to the head with permanent sutures. An otoplasty procedure can be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. For many examples, please see the link below