I had a vertical facelift perform in December 2022. My board certified plastic surgeon left my earlobes unattached. 1) Is this common and 2) can they be reattached? My earlobes were not too long prior to the surgery, but they now look long because they hang loose.
March 13, 2023
Answer: Should be correctable Most plastic surgeons try to leave the earlobes unattached during a facelift, as having the earlobes attached and scarred down following a facelift can make them look unnatural. This is referred to as a "pixie ear" deformity. This is what your surgeon was trying to prevent. That being said, I would need to see a picture or, more likely, perform an in person exam, to tell you whether it is easily correctable or not.
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March 13, 2023
Answer: Should be correctable Most plastic surgeons try to leave the earlobes unattached during a facelift, as having the earlobes attached and scarred down following a facelift can make them look unnatural. This is referred to as a "pixie ear" deformity. This is what your surgeon was trying to prevent. That being said, I would need to see a picture or, more likely, perform an in person exam, to tell you whether it is easily correctable or not.
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Unattached earlobes post facelift It is hard to answer this question without viewing photos of the condition but in general, ear lobe issues that are noted postoperatively can many times be addressed with very simple procedures under local anesthesia to correct them. Obviously it is better to not have these issues in the first place and most surgeons take great pains to create nice looking earlobes. An ear lobe that is overly attached is not desired by most patients. Obviously this is just a choice and there are some patients that like very attached earlobes. Discuss this with your surgeon!
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February 9, 2023
Answer: Unattached earlobes post facelift It is hard to answer this question without viewing photos of the condition but in general, ear lobe issues that are noted postoperatively can many times be addressed with very simple procedures under local anesthesia to correct them. Obviously it is better to not have these issues in the first place and most surgeons take great pains to create nice looking earlobes. An ear lobe that is overly attached is not desired by most patients. Obviously this is just a choice and there are some patients that like very attached earlobes. Discuss this with your surgeon!
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