At CLNQ in Cheshire & Manchester earlobe reduction is a procedure to reduce the size of the earlobes. The earlobes can droop with ageing or are naturally large in some individuals. The ageing process can affect the earlobes causing them to sag or droop. Some people naturally have large earlobes that can look droopy. The procedure of earlobe reduction helps to reduce the size of the earlobes by removing some of the tissue from the earlobe.
Prior to the earlobe reduction Manchester & Cheshire patients will plan with our specialists the amount of tissue to be removed during the procedure. There are two main ways to remove the tissue either using a wedge or trim technique. The wedge technique involves removing a wedge of tissue from the middle of the earlobe. The trim technique involves excising the tissue from the lower part of the earlobe. The surgeon will inject the earlobe to make it numb before the procedure. The tissue is removed and then the wound edges are stitched together.
Book a ConsultationEarlobe reduction is a minor surgical procedure performed under local anaesthetic. The surgeon will inject the area to make it numb before the procedure. We then excise the excess tissue to reduce the size of the earlobe. The surgeon will then suture the skin together with stitches.
During an earlobe reduction Cheshire & Manchester patients will receive local anaesthetic. The procedure involves removing excess tissue and suturing the wound edges using dissolvable stitches. The potential risks with earlobe reduction include:
It is normal to get some swelling after any treatment and this usually takes a few days to settle. Some patients may also experience bruising or bleeding which is can be related to medication being taken. Some medicines such as aspirin and herbal supplements can increase your risk of bleeding and bruising.
Recurrence of sagging or drooping of the lobule following reduction. The ageing process continues and so with time the earlobes may sag again. This can be worsened by use of heavy earrings that can cause more ptosis of the earlobe.
All patients have some degree of asymmetry between the earlobes and sometimes reduction may result in some difference between the two sides.
Any surgical procedure can result in change in sensation to the skin in the surrounding area. This is due to some of the sensory nerve being cut during the procedure.
Any surgical procedure will result in scarring. The scar is permanent but in most people it will improve and fade with time. In some patients, hypertrophic or keloid scarring may occur resulting in raised, red and lumpy scars. The scar will be either along the rim of the lobule or within the earlobe.
Infections are uncommon following these procedures although they may occur. Usually these would improve with use of oral antibiotics.
There may be some indentation or notching along the repair line following the procedure.
There may be some change in shape to the earlobe following reduction. This will be based on your anatomy and amount of tissue that is removed.
Earlobe reduction is a procedure to reduce the size of the earlobes following ageing or in patients who have naturally large earlobes.
Earlobe repair surgery is a local anaesthetic outpatient procedure. Most people will go back to work the next day. You will normally have some skin glue covering the repair.
The earlobe reduction procedure is usually about 45-60 minutes and performed with you awake under a local anaesthetic.
We usually recommend waiting between 2-3 months after the earlobe reduction before you pierce the earlobe.
The price for earlobe reduction is from £2000 for both sides.