Refine your ears. Restore your confidence.
Otoplasty and earlobe repair procedures designed to correct, restore, and create natural-looking results.
REAL PATIENT RESULTS
Patient Transformations
Viságe Facial Plastic Surgeon
Anand D. Patel is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in otoplasty and earlobe repair procedures that restore natural shape and balance. Whether addressing protruding ears, stretched or torn earlobes from gauges, or age-related changes, his approach focuses on precise correction with results that look subtle and natural. Every procedure is tailored to your anatomy, with the goal of improving symmetry and proportion without drawing attention to the ears.
"Very professional environment. Doctor Patel has a very good bedside manner. He did an excellent job on my ear lobe."
"Dr. Anand was a kind, professional surgeon who helped fix my forever prominent ears. He walked me through the entire procedure from start to finish, explaining the details and pros/cons. The end result was pretty amazing and it has given me more confidence than I could ever imagine. I wholeheartedly recommend this caring physician to anyone."
“The experience from beginning to end was beautiful. Perfect balance between friendly/comforting and professional/capable."
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your Journey, Step by Step
We made the process clear and comfortable
Ready to take the first step?
If you are considering Brow/Forehead Lift, your first step is a phone consultation with our Patient Coordinator, Keri. She will answer initial questions, review general timelines and investment ranges, and help determine whether an in-person consultation with Dr. Patel is the right next step.
Not sure which procedure is right for you?
Facial concerns often overlap. What appears to be one issue is often influenced by another area.
- Heaviness around the eyes may be connected to the brow
- Under eye concerns may involve the eyelids
- Changes along the jawline and neck may be better addressed with a facelift rather than fillers
During your consultation, we evaluate your entire face, not just one area, to create a result that looks natural and balanced.
Start with a phone consultation to get personalized guidance.
WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE DETAILS?
Ear/Earlobe Techniques and Approaches
Ear/Earlobe is a highly customized procedure. If you would like to explore the technical aspects, surgical approaches, and recovery in more depth, you can find that information below.
We can correct a variety of ear and earlobe concerns. Whether you were born with protruding ears, need to repair ear damage from gauges, or simply want to reduce the effects of aging, Dr. Patel has expertise in many different procedures to help create a natural looking result.
Procedures
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.
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.
Candidates for gauge earlobe repair often describe having "grown out" of them and wanting more normal earlobes again. Gauge earlobe repair may be a simple or complicated procedure depending on how stretched the earlobe has become. In almost all cases, excess earlobe skin is removed and the remainder is flapped together to restore a round earlobe.
Otoplasty (Ear-Pinning)
Some people are born with protruding ears and have always felt self-conscious about them. Candidates for the otoplasty procedure describe never wanting to draw attention to their ears and growing their hair long to conceal them.
The otoplasty procedure “pins back” the ear, making the ear less visible from the front. The upper, middle and lower parts of the ear may protrude differently on each side, so we customize the plan to ensure a symmetric, normal-looking end result.
It is more successful to perform this procedure earlier in life when the ear cartilage is less resistant to change.
Planning Your Procedure
Pre-Operation
The Surgery
Post-Operation
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Viságe Facial Plastic Surgery serves patients throughout Milwaukee, Waukesha, and the Lake Country area. Patients travel from surrounding communities seeking natural, balanced results and a personalized approach to care.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and create a plan tailored just for you.
Serving Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Lake Country
Conveniently located in Waukesha, Viságe Facial Plastic Surgery serves patients from Milwaukee, Brookfield, Delafield, Oconomowoc, and surrounding communities seeking natural, balanced results and a personalized approach to care.
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