For patients who are unhappy with the appearance of their ear lobes, Mayo-Clinic trained, board-certified Nashville plastic surgeon Chad Robbins, M.D., F.A.C.S. offers a simple procedure. Patients undergoing this procedure may have a history of gauging their earlobes or stretching them to accommodate jewelry. If you desire to return your lobes to their previous, healthy state, this surgery is helpful in removing stretched or enlarged ear tissue.
Ear lobe repair is an outpatient procedure designed to leave minimal scarring. In the case of a gauged earlobe, Dr. Robbins will remove the stretched skin and suture the earlobe to hang shorter and closer to the ear. For those experiencing excess skin dangling from the bottom of their ear, this procedure can offer a boost in self-confidence. See Dr. Robbins’ before and after photos below:
