I had a facelift 1 year ago. I am very unhappy with my earlobes. One earlobe is mildly “pixie” looking and the other earlobe the scar pulled away from the natural crease of my ealobe. I believe there was too much tension in this area I currently have no loose skin so do I need to wait for my skin to relax before fixing? Also I have moved from where I originally had surgery and my surgeon retired so I am looking forward a FL revision specialist in the Pittsburgh area. Thank you
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You should have this keloid removed closer to home, since you may require repetitive steroid shots to prevent this keloid from regrowing again. Check with some local Facial Plastic Surgeons in your area about costs. This can be performed under local anesthesia in the office setting. For you, the...
Depending on how stuck it is, removal may be performed in your surgeon’s office under local anesthetic. The cost would vary. In Toronto ON where my practice is located, this procedure may be covered under OHIP.
Attaching the ear to the face will result in an appearance called a smeared ear and is not attractive. I suggest you wait the 12 months and reassess things. I would not recommend eliminating the gap between the ear and the face.
Best Wishes,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
