Patient Info
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 59 years old
- Surgeon:
- Dr. Inessa Fishman
Description
This 59-year-old woman was interested in facial rejuvenation and improving the appearance of her lower face and ears. Our facial plastic surgeon Dr. Inessa Fishman recommend several treatment options, including a surgical earlobe reduction. The patient had this procedure in the comfort of our office, awake and relaxed with by-mouth medications and laughing gas. She is shown 3 months after surgery, with excellent healing, an essentially invisible scar, and improved balance to her ears and earlobes.
With aging, the face height sometimes decreases. The earlobes can stretch because of genetics or heavy earring use. T00-long earlobes can pull down the facial appearance and create a lack of harmony in the facial balance. In shortening the earlobes, we often reposition the piercings as well, to create a more balanced appearance.