More and more patients have been going “under the knife” to fix the gaping holes left in their earlobes left over from ear plugs that stretched the skin. Many patients don’t regret wearing ear plugs, as it was part of who they were years before. However, once ears are stretched past half-an-inch in diameter, they won’t shrink, or close up. Cosmetic surgery for the earlobes involves removing the excess stretched ear tissue and using internal and external stitches in the earlobe to recreate a more normal shape.
During the procedure, a plastic surgeon often numbs the ear for the approximately 40-minute-long operation, but the patient stays awake. Patients often end up with a well-hidden scar along the natural contour of the reconstructed earlobe.
According to Dr. Michael Edwards, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, earlobe reconstruction surgery is more prevalent in the U.K. than in the US. Patients are realizing more and more that ear plugs, or gaping holes, are not helpful during the job search. Check out the full article here: http://cbsn.ws/1pA4JJ2
Dr. Michael Kulick, MD is a leading board certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco, California. During an initial consultation, he’ll examine your individual anatomy, discuss all your options, and create a unique treatment plan along with any other necessary procedures. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of plastic surgery and are looking for a qualified cosmetic surgeon, use this online form to request a consultation with Dr. Kulick or call 415-956-2550.
