My oversized ear lobes have always been an insecurity of mine and though I know it's somewhat of a "quick fix" in terms of cosmetic surgery, I'm finally ready to undergo it. My question is how much does this typically cost? How long is recovery/ how long to be bandaged up for? What will the insision be? I've read some doctors just cut the chunk off and sew it back up, where as others cut a triangle like piece of tissue from the middle and sew the remaining together. Pain???? Thanks!!!
April 10, 2017
Answer: Ear Lobe Reduction Thank you for the question. Yes, ear lobe reduction surgery is possible. Depending on your examination you may be a good candidate for this procedure. However you must consider the degree of “deformity” (your concern about the size of the ear lobe) against the potential complications that may arise after surgery. For example, depending on your skin type, you may end up with raised or pigmented scars that may bother you more than the initial earlobe size. Furthermore the scars may be difficult to treat/improve. Other potential risks include overly–reduced earlobes and/or earlobe asymmetry. Make sure you consult with a well-trained/experienced/ethical plastic surgeons to address your concerns. Best wishes.
Helpful
April 10, 2017
Answer: Ear Lobe Reduction Thank you for the question. Yes, ear lobe reduction surgery is possible. Depending on your examination you may be a good candidate for this procedure. However you must consider the degree of “deformity” (your concern about the size of the ear lobe) against the potential complications that may arise after surgery. For example, depending on your skin type, you may end up with raised or pigmented scars that may bother you more than the initial earlobe size. Furthermore the scars may be difficult to treat/improve. Other potential risks include overly–reduced earlobes and/or earlobe asymmetry. Make sure you consult with a well-trained/experienced/ethical plastic surgeons to address your concerns. Best wishes.
Helpful
April 9, 2017
Answer: Ear lobe reduction - recovery, cost, and procedure? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. An earlobe reduction can be performed with either a trim, as you drew it, or a wedge technique. Both can be performed with a small, in-office procedure that ranges between 500-1000 per ear. Hope this helps.
Helpful
April 9, 2017
Answer: Ear lobe reduction - recovery, cost, and procedure? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. An earlobe reduction can be performed with either a trim, as you drew it, or a wedge technique. Both can be performed with a small, in-office procedure that ranges between 500-1000 per ear. Hope this helps.
Helpful