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Thank you for your question. This is called pixie ear deformity which many patients seem to develop after surgery, pulling the earlobe and attaching to the face. This is easily rectified through a minor procedure under local anaesthetic. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve. All The Best
Hello and thank you for your question. Deformities of the earlobe after a facelift is a common problem. It typically is a pixie ear deformity. These deformities can be corrected surgically. Your best option is to visit a fully trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon for a physical exam and determination of the best treatment approach.All the best! Alex Zuriarrain, MD, Plastic Surgery
Thanks for asking. Most likely you are referring to pulled or pixie earlobes from the facelift incision. This happens when there is too much skin removed and the earlobes get pulled down and forward. This can be repaired under local about 6 months after the surgery. Talk to your surgeon or seek a second opinion. Best of luck!
After a year once the skin and scar have softened a revision surgery can often improve the appearance of the earlobe if it pulled or poorly defined. Without a photos it's challenging to answer the question. Sometimes fat grafting or fillers can improve the appearance as well. Best of luckJosh Olson MD
If the earlobe deformity that is present after a facelift is due to a bad position of the earlobe, this normally needs to be revised with surgery. In most cases, this would be a relatively minor procedure that could possibly be done in the office.
Use Plato's Scar Serum on the area to soften the scar. You may benefit from laser alone or may need surgical scar revision to restore the contour of the ear. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
HII depends on the deformation. A simple deformation of the earlobe may be repaired under local anesthesia in a certified plastic surgeon's office, however if it more extensive may require same day surgery. Whatever your decision please be sure to consult with a certified surgeon to discuss your alternatives.Good luck.
Hi ladylady101,Likely you are talking about pixie ear, where the earlobe is attached and getting pulled down by the skin beneath it, but this is just an educated guess without a photo/evaluation. If this is the issue, you may have to wait until the surrounding skin is soft enough to undergo a second procedure. I would suggest going back to your surgeon and seeing what could be done. Getting a second opinion is usually a great idea as well. Hope this helps!dr. silver
Without seeing photos, I can not be sure. Common facelift issues include pixie ears and ears being pulled up on the cheek. Each may require slightly different repairs.
Pixie ear deformity can occur when the area is closed under too much tension; I would recommend going back to the original surgeon who did the facelift. In most cases, these can be revised under local anesthesia. If the original surgeon does not feel comfortable, most facial plastic surgeons should be able to revise this.
There are ways to reverse scarring and perhaps restore tissue bulk to the earlobes to make them look more symmetrical. At this point, use Plato's Scar Serum to avoid any aggravated scar formation. Best, .Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
I would recommend removing the ear piercing hole and closing the scar up with layered closure. Once closed, repierce in a few months. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Thank you for your question. We typically do this procedure in our office under local anesthesia. We try and not cut through the entire earlobe, unless we have to. We usually close the incision in layers to take the tension off of the incision. This usually leads to a nicer incision line. ...
Hi, yes it is possible to further reduce the size of your earlobes given your surgical history. Seek an expert opinion from an experienced surgeon for best results.
Costs vary by surgeon. This repair is a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia. Use Plato's Scar Serum afterwards to improve scarring. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Early treatment is key to avoid scar formation and skin closure of the original piercing hole. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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