Common Earlobe Issues and Procedures To Correct Them

December 8, 2020

Many people seek earlobe reduction as a solution for sagging, elongated ears caused by aging. In other cases, earlobe repair is sought to repair damage from gauges or earrings. Whatever the reason, we can correct a variety of ear and earlobe concerns at Visage Facial Plastic Surgery.

What are the different types of earlobe procedures?

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Earlobe Reduction
As we age, it is common for the earlobe to become elongated, making the ear look larger. Ears do not really "grow" with aging but seem to due to increased laxity and sagging of the earlobe. The earlobe reduction procedure removes extra tissue from the earlobe thereby reducing it to a more proportionate size. Candidates for this earlobe reduction often also have excess skin laxity and/or jowling and may benefit from a lifting procedure. However, simply reducing earlobe size may create a more youthful appearance.

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Gauge Earlobe Repair
In patients who have or have had gauge earrings, the earlobes have become stretched due to the pressure of the earring. This elongation is permanent and will not restore to normal size even after gauge earrings are discontinued. The earlobe reduction procedure not only removes extra tissue from the earlobe but also shapes it to have a more normal appearance.

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How is the surgery performed?

To start, Dr. Patel makes incisions on the front and back of the earlobe. For reductions, a wedge of tissue is removed from the area where the earlobe meets the face. This technique makes the ears look more proportionate while camouflaging the incision. For gauge and split earlobe repairs, excess skin is removed and the ear is restructured to create a round earlobe.

How long does earlobe surgery take?

Earlobe reductions are fairly quick, taking less than an hour. Complicated gauge repair may take 1-2 hours.

How long does recovery take?

Earlobe reductions can have a down time as little as 1-2 days. The surgical site is dressed with ointment alone. Stitches are removed after 5-7 days.

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Interested in earlobe reduction or repair?

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For more details about this ear pinning procedure, visit our Ear & Earlobe Surgery information page. You can also view more before and after photos in our gallery. If you're interested in scheduling a phone consultation, click here.

Visage Facial Plastic Surgery is a boutique practice focused on procedures of the face and neck. Dr. Anand Patel specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments. He is double board certified with the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and American Board of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.

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