What it is

Aging, trauma and the continuous use of heavy earrings all contribute to stretched out or torn earlobes that some patients may find unattractive. Lobuloplasty, more commonly known as earlobe surgery, can correct all of these issues and restore a normal, symmetrical look to the earlobes. 

Lobuloplasty can correct:

• Excessively long earlobes caused by aging or heavy earrings

• Torn or lacerated earlobes

• Stretched our earlobes caused by body piercings

Options

Lobuloplasty is often performed alone. However, it can also be combined with other surgeries such as facelifts.

Approximate duration of surgery

30 minutes

Anesthesia

Lobuloplasty is performed with the injection of a local anesthetic.

Post-Op Care

Lobuloplasty is a day surgery. You can therefore return home immediately after your surgery. Dr Rizis will see you within the first 5 to 7 days to remove sutures and bandages as well as to assess your scars. Recovery continues for a few days until the swelling has significantly subsided. Most patients resume normal activities within 24 hours.

Potential Risks & Complications

Although unlikely, all surgical procedures pose potential health risks. During the pre-operative consultation, Dr Rizis will go over all possible risks and complications as well as pertinent procedure information.