Pixie Ear Correction? (Photo)

Hello, hope you are well. Yes, this is a relatively straightforward correction in your case. The earlobe would be adjusted to a natural position under local anesthesia. You do not need a revision facelift to accomplish the desired result.
Best,Dr. Tower

There are local flaps that can be used to make a severe pixie ear less noticeable. However, I think overall your pixie ear is not severe, so any corrective procedure is likely to yield minimal results. Furthermore, with your history of skin necrosis, even a minor procedure could lead to further complications.

Earlobe repair is a common procedure in our plastic surgery office. I employ a technique that involves removing the excess scar tissue and reapproximating the tissue planes in multiple layers to recontour the earlobe after gauges, torn earlobes, or stretched out earlobes. Sometimes, the same procedure is used to restore contour to a pixie ear after facelift surgery or facial surgery. Gauge correction is a popular treatment. Insurance typically does not cover the procedure in California, but it all depends on your insurance policy. Costs are typically between six hundred dollars and one thousand dollars depending on the complexity of the repair. Pixie ear repair involves correction of the facelift flap and is a more complex procedure that requires anesthesia. Aftercare for earlobe repair involves proper wound care, Plato’s Scar Serum at least twice daily, with repiercing of the earlobe if requested, in 6 weeks. It is best to have a plastic surgeon perform the procedure and help with scars in the post-procedure period. Plato’s Scar Serum, wound care, and Neosporin are used.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
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