40 year old female. I was born with a congenital earlobe horizontal “dent” or crease that runs through the lower portion of one ear. When I had my ears pierced as a kid, the piercing was done right in the crease. The back of my earlobe is smooth. Is there a way to correct the appearance on the front so that the piercing hole does not look so large and my earlobe looks smoother?
November 21, 2022
Answer: Earlobe correction 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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November 21, 2022
Answer: Earlobe correction 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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October 23, 2022
Answer: Correct earlobe appearance on front so piercing hole don't look so large 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.
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October 23, 2022
Answer: Correct earlobe appearance on front so piercing hole don't look so large 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.
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