Is this a pixie ear, can it be corrected? (Photos)

February 6, 2023
Asked By:Sophiesmart in New York, New York

My surgery included ear lobule reduction but both ears are now super tight and look pulled. (I'm one year post-op) Do I now have pixie ears and can this be corrected? My surgeon says not.

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Answers (5)

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May 16, 2023

Answer: Yes and Yes

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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May 16, 2023

Answer: Yes and Yes

Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
February 7, 2023

Answer: Pixie ears

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2023

Answer: Pixie ears

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2023

Answer: Pixie Ear

Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 7, 2023

Answer: Pixie Ear

Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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