Introduction
Do your earlobes bother you? Do they appear stretched out or longer than you would like? The skin on your earlobes, like everywhere else on the body, ages with time, and due to the loss of collagen, wearing heavy earrings, or your genetics, you can end up with elongated earlobes. Unlike the rest of the ear, which is supported by cartilage, earlobes are made of soft, fatty tissue that’s more susceptible to sagging. At LM Medical NYC in Manhattan, Dr. Lesley Rabach offers expert earlobe reduction surgery to reshape and restore balance, helping your ears look youthful and proportional again.
Earlobe reduction is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes and reduces the size of stretched or enlarged earlobes. It involves removing excess tissue and suturing the earlobe to create a more balanced appearance. Many people opt for earlobe reduction to address sagging, elongated, or torn earlobes, often for aesthetic reasons or after wearing heavy earrings over time.
Earlobe reduction provides precise and noticeable improvements for those dealing with specific concerns by:
With minimal scarring and downtime, earlobe reduction enhances the appearance of your earlobes and confidence levels.
Earlobe reduction is a cosmetic procedure designed to reshape and resize overly large or stretched earlobes that are naturally elongated, aged with sagging skin, or become stretched due to heavy earrings. Removing excess tissue and contouring the earlobe creates a more proportionate and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
The first step toward earlobe reduction with Dr. Lesley Rabach at LM Medical NYC is to schedule a consultation where she will assess your earlobes, discuss your concerns, and design a surgical plan tailored to your goals. She’ll outline the precise steps of the procedure, such as how the excess tissue will be removed and how the new earlobe shape will be sculpted. Dr. Rabach will also review your medical history, explain the recovery process, and address any questions you have about combining earlobe reduction with other treatments. Once your plan is finalized, you’ll book your procedure.
Dr. Lesley Rabach will begin the surgery by marking the earlobe to guide the incision. Once a local anesthetic numbs the area, the excess tissue is removed, and the remaining lobe is reshaped. Fine sutures are then used to close the incision, creating minimal scarring and a seamless finish.
Patients can expect mild swelling, redness, and some tenderness around the earlobes. Bruising is minimal but can sometimes occur. You might be advised to sleep with your head elevated for the first few days.
The stitches will be removed after 7 to 10 days, and most patients return to their normal activities within a week.
However, patients often require re-piercing after this procedure, which is scheduled 6-8 weeks after the sutures are removed.
Dr. Lesley Rabach is a dual Board-Certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in deep plane face and neck lifts, lip lifts, and eyelid surgery. An Ivy League-trained expert, she earned her medical degree from Drexel University and completed advanced training at Yale New Haven Hospital and a prestigious facial plastics fellowship. Recognized as NYC’s “#1 female plastic surgeon” by RateMDs and a “Super Doctors Rising Star” by The New York Times, she is celebrated for her natural results and dedication to patient care. Dr. Rabach also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU/Bellevue, mentoring future surgeons.
LM Medical NYC
Are you curious about earlobe reduction surgery or other cosmetic treatments at LM Medical NYC? Contact us at our cutting-edge clinics in Greenwich Village and the Upper East Side to book a consultation with Dr. Lesley Rabach, a skilled facial surgeon ready to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.