When you ask people to name the tell-tale parts of the body to look at when determining a lady’s age, most people will point to the woman’s hands and neck. However the earlobes are also another sign of a person’s true age.
Just as with any other part of the body, the earlobe will go through the natural ageing process. The earlobe is also constantly exposed to the sun and there are few people who will remember to apply sunscreen to their ears when applying it to the rest of their body!
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By CSB on Sunday, March 15, 2009Filed Under: Cosmetic Surgery News, Ear Surgery
Chandelier earrings are one of this season’s fashion must-haves however for many women, these heavy earrings can cause severe damage to their ear lobes with cosmetic surgeons reporting that many women are seeking plastic surgery to fix their damaged ears.
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By CSB on Monday, January 1, 2007Filed Under: Ear Surgery
Procedure: Sets prominent ears back closer to the head or reduces the size of large ears. This procedure is most often done on children between the ages of 4 and 14 years.
Length: 2 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia: Young children: usually general. Older children or adults: general or local or sedation.
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
Side Effects: Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness, numbness.
Risks: Infection of cartilage, excessive scarring, blood clots, Mismatched or artificial-looking ears, recurrence of the protrusion( requiring repeat surgery)
Recovery: 5 to 7 days: Back to work/school
1 to 2 months: Contact sports, strenuous activity
Duration of Results: Usually permanent. Occasionally further surgery required.
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