What is the better procedure for earlobe reduction, surgical knife or laser? (Photo)

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

Who is a candidate

#EarlobeReduction surgery as
requested five patients who have extensively large earlobes that may be large
from family traits, aging, the use of very large earrings or plugs, or previous
facial surgery.



What type of anesthesia is used

Generally these procedures are
performed under local anesthetic and require 15 to 30 minutes depending upon
how complex the particular case is.

Method;laser, knife, scissors can all be used.  its the experience of the surgeon that matters

While surgical and laser surgery may both be options for your earlobe surgery, most experts would perform earlobe surgery using standard surgical techniques and not a laser. I hope that helps! Good luck!Dr. Harmych