Can I correct earlobe appearance on front so piercing hole don't look so large & earlobe looks smoother? (Photos)

The front of your earlobe could be made smoother by modifying the lobe tissues. Excision may be needed, however the procedure can probably be performed under local anesthesia.

It's possible to improve the appearance of a congenital crease or dent in the earlobe, especially if it affects the aesthetics of a piercing hole.
1) Dermal Filler: In some cases, a dermal filler can be used to add volume to the depressed area and create a smoother, more even appearance. This can help reduce the visibility of the piercing hole.
2) Earlobe Reconstruction: It may also be possible to surgically reshape the earlobe. This would involve excising a portion of the creased area and then suturing the earlobe to create a more pleasing contour.
3) Subcision: This technique may be performed under the crease, followed by fat injections.

An excision and closure of this area should be able to produce a smooth, straight scar, however this will involve removal of at least a small portion of skin and would make the overall earlobe appear smaller. This may be an acceptable risk depending on the size of your other earlobe and how much it bothers you.

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 multilayered 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.



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One of the most common procedures on the ear is to repair the ear lobe piercing problems. This could be either a partial or completely split your lobe, or other issues including an unsightly appearance of a piercing hole. These are relatively simple procedures that can be performed under local anesthesia. Usually, the unsightly piercing hole can be fully excised, closed and re-pierced after approximately six weeks or so. Usually, the whole is repierced at an area slightly to one side of the repaired area to avoid widening of the piercing. Your plastic surgeon will advise you on the various options to improve your concerns.

It seems that your recovery after surgery is going okay. Otoplasty surgery typically can take 6 to 12 months to get final softening. There are several different ear operations and different things that can be done so a lot depends on specifically what kind of surgery you had and what was done to the cartilage. In general, typically the ears will not be fully pulled around like a non-operated ear after any otoplasty. If it does not settle, I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of otoplasty surgery if you want a second opinion and of course, make sure you follow up with your own surgeon and talk about this if you have concerns that linger. I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.

Yes. Earlobe repair, for a stretched or torn earlobe, is commonly performed with other procedures to correct an earlobe deformity such as the one you describe and show in your photos. As an example, earlobe reduction is also commonly performed with earlobe repair. The main limitation with your case is to be sure only a very small amount of earlobe tissue is removed, as your earlobes are already a little smaller (in vertical height).

Hi there. I don't see why we shouldn't be able to improve that. Whenever something like this exists you will always have a bit of a scar or mark, but, we should be able to make it less visible, flatter, and more to your liking. It would be doable right in the office.

Hi there! You can do an earlobe repair on the front side to improve the appearance. This often involves excising the pierced portion completely and then resuturing. The results can be quite nice. Sometimes, small revision procedures are needed after to get the result to look as natural as possible. The downtime is very minimal. After healing, I repierce my patient's ears at the 3 month mark in a spot slightly to the side of the scar. Hope this is helpful!

This can be corrected, i will usually perform a full wedge excision and reconstruct the edge in a way that will not leave an indentation. If you just punch out the tract, it may distort the shape of your earlobe.