Can a tragus be reconstructed after facelift?

It is not part of typical face lift procedure to remove tragus cartilage. Usually skin is left too tight after excision or it is not thinned enough to show tragus contour. If tragus cartilage is still there it can be corrected/improved. To create missing tragus out of ear cartilage and reconstruct it to look normal is much more complex procedure. In any case, a detailed clinical examination should be the first step. You should seek a consultation with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon with experience in facial rejuvenation for detailed evaluation and discuss your options. Good luck.

Loss of tragal definition is a common tell tale sign of facelift surgery often seen in those not as skilled in the procedure though there can be many reasons to see this. Make sure you select a plastic surgeon experienced in facelift revisions. See the following link on how to find the best plastic surgeon to restore your tragus.

Dear HeartseaseThank you for your questions!  The tragus is hard to correct- it can be corrected if you have skin laxity and the skin redraped with a fold over flap.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD