August 18th, 2011 -- Posted in ear surgery |
It is a common and popular practice amongst women, as well as men, to have their ears pierced so they can accessorize themselves with trendy earrings and eye catching jewelry. However, this practice has lead to increasing cases of split or torn earlobes. Over time, the tiny wires that hold the jewelry in the ear, may invade the tissues present in the earlobe, causing the piercing to stretch, consequently paving way for torn earlobes.
If the problem is of an enlarged piercing hole, it is easily repaired by physicians or surgeons in their office under the usage of local anesthesia. The hole is carefully stitched together, thus reducing it in size. In fact, after this small operation, the patients are free again to have their ears pierced after a period of 12 weeks.
In case the split or tear of the earlobe is complete, repairing it is the only option. There are different techniques used for the reconstruction of the torn earlobe, however every procedure includes removing any skin bordering the split so to provide a raw and clean start for the reconstruction and sewing process. The various methods are:
- Straight or Layered Closure: by using a combination of sutures of the skin and for deeper layers, the split portions are brought together and sewn together. However, the scar resulting from such a closure contracts over time, giving the earlobe a W shape.
- Z-plasty Closure: more popular when it comes to treating scars, since the tissues are cut in a special manner so as to provide a sculpted shape to the earlobe and effectively distribute tissues for repair. Scar contraction is quite less.
- L-shaped Closure: another method used to sew together the split earlobes. It is advantageous since these minimize the W scar possibility. From a linear appearance, the scar is changed into a non-linear one.
It is advised that you do not have your ears pierced again for a period of at least 3 months after any of these methods are employed. For any other queries, call Newport Beach Center for Plastic Surgery today at 949.759.0980 for a complimentary consultation.
December 14th, 2009 -- Posted in cosmetic surgery, ear surgery |
Unsightly ears are a problem for many people of any age, sex, or race. Whether they are protuberant or malformed, the individual can suffer great cruelty due to the appearance of their ears. As children, the taunting begins early and can turn to staring and snide comments as adults. The otoplasty procedure can reposition or reform the offending ears, making them more aesthetically pleasing. It is a fairly simple procedure that Dr. Savalia performs at a surgery center. The procedure can be performed on children as young as five years of age, which is a great comfort to parents seeking to spare their children the added difficulties that having unsightly ears may afford.
Ear deformities can come in many forms; for some they merely protrude too far from the head, while others may suffer a range of other conditions. Several other common conditions are: Lop ear, where the tip folds down and forward; Cupped ear, which is usually a very small ear; Shell ear, where the curve in the outer rim as well as the natural folds and creases are missing. Ear surgery is not limited in treating only these conditions, however, other individual and unique deformities can be treated, as well as large or stretched earlobes.
Otoplasty incisions are generally well hidden, as they are often placed on the back of the ear, or hidden within the folds if placed in the front. Often, the cartilage is sculpted to create more natural curves in the lobe, and the ear itself is repositioned. The recovery after ear surgery is quite simple and straightforward, with the most important aspect being to not bend the ear. Children can return to school after one week, though parents may find it prudent to request additional supervision during times of physical activity. Adults can return to work after five days, while remaining mindful of not putting any added stress upon the ear.
For such a small thing as an ear, so many people may suffer copious amounts of distress. Adults may have suffered for years the unfortunate, yet seemingly unavoidable consequence of unsightly ears, while a child’s troubles are just beginning. No matter what stage a person is at in their life, it is important to recognize that there is a solution to the problem. Ear surgery is not highly invasive, is very affordable, and can make a huge impact upon a person’s life.
Elaina Hollis
Patient Coordinator
November 3rd, 2009 -- Posted in ear surgery |
A stretched or torn earlobe, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can be a serious point of vexation for many people. Earlobe repair is a very common procedure for Dr. Savalia, who has restored many patients’ natural earlobe structures.
Earlobes can become stretched or torn for a number of reasons, including: the weight of large or bulky earring over an extended period of time, trauma from a child ripping out an earring, or from getting stuck on clothing, and even by choice, many earlobes are stretched on purpose. Whether the lobe is slightly stretched, torn all the way through, or has been purposely stretched to an extreme, Dr. Savalia can repair the damage, and has done so for numerous patients.
The earlobe repair procedure is performed under local anesthesia in either of Dr. Savalia’s two office locations (Fashion Island and Fullerton). The procedure is completed in a short amount of time, with little to no discomfort to the patient. Dr. Savalia uses fine sutures and meticulously reconstructs a normal, rounded earlobe. Stitches are removed one week later, and ears are re-pierced by Dr. Savalia himself in three months.
Patients are commonly nervous when initially coming in for earlobe repairs, however, any amount of agitation and worry is entirely unnecessary. Dr. Savalia ensures that patients feel no more discomfort than that of a needle prick when the anesthetic is administered, and in less than an hour, the procedure is complete, and the patient once again, has a normal, aesthetically pleasing earlobe!
