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Earlobe Reduction
Charlotte's Most Trusted Plastic Surgeon
— delivering confidence through precision and care.
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Restore Balance to Your Facial Profile
Heavy earrings, natural tissue changes and the pull of gravity can all cause the earlobes to droop or sag, drawing attention for all the wrong reasons. At May Plastic Surgery, Dr. Brian May can restore your confidence with earlobe reduction surgery, creating natural proportions that enhance your overall appearance with minimal recovery or downtime.
Local
30 minutes per ear
5-7 days
What is
Earlobe Reduction
?
As we age, the earlobes lose elasticity, causing them to droop and sag. Heavy earrings can also pull down on the earlobes, gradually stretching the delicate tissue. Earlobe reduction is a surgical procedure that reshapes the earlobes to restore symmetry and balance.
Although often overlooked when considering facial aesthetics, the earlobes have a surprisingly big impact on how the rest of our features come together. Even modest changes can enhance your overall appearance, giving you a more youthful and refined profile.
- Dr. Brian May
What Can Earlobe Reduction Address?
Earlobe reduction can restore youthful proportions and improve overall facial balance. Dr. May's expert techniques can address:
- Earlobes that droop due to aging or genetics
- Disproportionately large earlobes
- Stretched earlobes from years of wearing heavy earrings
- Asymmetrical earlobe size or shape
- Earlobes that have deflated or lost volume over time
- Earlobes that detract from an otherwise youthful appearance
Earlobe reduction can make everyday choices, like how you style your hair, the accessories you wear and even which headphones you use, easier and more comfortable. This simple enhancement can also help you feel more polished and put-together in any situation.
The Art & Science of Facial Rejuvenation With Dr. May
There's something uniquely satisfying about solving a complex problem with precision and creativity, a mindset Dr. May developed long before he ever held a scalpel. His undergraduate engineering degree taught him to approach challenges methodically, while his artistic sensibility ensures every solution is as beautiful as it is functional. This blend of analytical thinking and creative vision shapes how Dr. May approaches every facial rejuvenation procedure, seeing the signs of aging not as separate "issues" but as an interconnected system that needs to be rebalanced as a whole.
Technical skill gets you halfway there, but Dr. May's artistic eye is what separates good results from truly transformative ones, influencing everything from incision placement to tissue repositioning. He also considers factors like natural facial asymmetries, expression patterns and even how someone's face moves when they smile or laugh to craft each surgical plan.
- Dr. Brian May
Earlobe Reduction
Procedure Details
At May Plastic Surgery, earlobe reduction is performed as an in-office procedure using local anesthesia. Dr. May begins by carefully marking the areas to be addressed, taking precise measurements to ensure symmetry between both earlobes.
The specific technique depends on your individual anatomy and goals. For elongated earlobes, he removes a carefully measured wedge of tissue and stitches the edges together to restore a proportionate appearance. When the concern is primarily width or overall size, he may use a different approach that reduces the size of the earlobe while preserving its natural contours.
Dr. May uses meticulous techniques to minimize visible scarring. The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes per ear, and you can return home the same day to begin your recovery.
Recovery & Results
Recovery from earlobe reduction is generally quite comfortable. You may experience mild swelling and tenderness for a few days, but most patients find the discomfort easily manageable with over-the-counter pain medication. The sutures are typically removed within a week, and you can return to most normal activities within several days.
Your new earlobe shape is visible immediately, though final results continue to refine as swelling resolves. Results are long-lasting, though the earlobes will continue to age naturally. Many patients find that addressing their earlobes as part of a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation helps maintain a cohesive, youthful appearance that doesn't overlook any detail.
Inside the Consultation Room With
Dr. Brian May
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At May Plastic Surgery, Dr. May believes that true facial rejuvenation means paying attention to every detail, including the ones that often go unnoticed. His expert techniques restore balanced, youthful proportions that complement your overall appearance. Call us at 704-200-2493 to schedule your consultation and discover how this procedure can enhance your facial harmony.
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