Are there any surgeons who perform ear pointing surgery?

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drs. im wondering if ear pointing surgery can be done and who does them? there are alot of body modification artists doing it but i thought i would ask if a surgeon can do it safely. its to make round ears more elf like and pointed.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Any surgeon who would do that type of surgery I would consider unethical and not trustworthy. Poor idea all around

Mark Hanikeri, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi there

It is unlikely that any reputable Specialist Plastic Surgeon would offer this type of surgery as our training hinges on restoring normal anatomy and aesthetically pleasing form rather than creating abnormal anatomy.  
If you find a surgeon prepared to do this, I would advise checking their qualifications and registration on AHPRA website as they may not actually be a surgeon.

Good luck

Dr Mark Hanikeri. MBBS FRACS
Perth Specialist Plastic Surgeon

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