Kare Beirut · Lebanon · American Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Earlobe Repair Beirut Lebanon
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Torn earlobe repair, earlobe reduction, gauged earlobe correction, and pixie ear repair after facelift by American Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Beirut Lebanon
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Earlobe Repair Surgery Beirut Lebanon
A Torn, Stretched, or Distorted Earlobe Can Be Repaired. Natural Results with a Hidden Scar.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS American Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Earlobe Repair · Earlobe Reduction · Gauged Earlobe · Pixie Ear Correction · Kare Beirut Lebanon
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American Board Certified Certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Practicing in Los Angeles and at Kare Beirut Lebanon.
Earlobe problems are common and more visible than most patients realize. A torn or split earlobe from earring trauma, a stretched and elongated earlobe from heavy jewelry, a gauged earlobe with a large hole from body modification, or a tethered pixie ear deformity after facelift surgery are all conditions that affect the overall appearance of the ear and the lower face. These concerns are especially relevant in Beirut and across the Middle East where patients are increasingly seeking surgical correction from board certified plastic surgeons with American training.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS is an American Board Certified plastic surgeon at Kare Beirut who performs all forms of earlobe repair as in-office procedures under local anesthesia. His technique produces a natural earlobe shape with a fine, nearly invisible scar. The procedures are quick, require no general anesthesia, and patients return to normal activities within days. For pixie ear correction after facelift surgery, Dr. Karamanoukian's experience in both facelift surgery and earlobe reconstruction makes him uniquely qualified to deliver a natural result.
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Los Angeles Earlobe Expertise in Beirut
Dr. Karamanoukian's Los Angeles Scar Treatment Center gives him one of the highest volumes of earlobe repair cases in the United States including torn earlobes, gauged earlobe reconstruction, earlobe reduction, and post-facelift pixie ear correction. He brings this same expertise to patients at Kare Beirut so that the highest standard of earlobe repair is available in Lebanon without traveling to America.
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Torn, stretched, or distorted earlobe? Schedule your earlobe repair consultation with Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Beirut today.
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Earlobe Repair Before and After · Actual Patients Treated by Dr. Karamanoukian
Torn and stretched earlobe repair · In-office surgery under local anesthesia · Individual results may vary
Torn Earlobe Repair · Before and Immediately After · Dr. Karamanoukian Left: completely torn earlobe from earring trauma · Right: earlobe repaired with fine sutures immediately after in-office surgery under local anesthesia
Stretched and Torn Earlobe Repair · Before and After · Dr. Karamanoukian Left: severely stretched and torn earlobe from heavy earring use · Right: earlobe repaired and reshaped with natural contour restored after in-office surgery
The Procedure
Torn and stretched earlobe repair at Kare Beirut is performed under local anesthesia as an in-office procedure. The torn or stretched tissue is refreshed along its edges and carefully sutured closed in layers to restore the natural earlobe shape. The fine suture closure produces a barely visible scar that fades further over the following months.
Recovery
Most patients experience mild tenderness for 2 to 3 days after earlobe repair. Sutures are removed at 5 to 7 days. Patients can return to social activities within a few days. Repiercing is safe after 6 to 8 weeks once healing is complete. Dr. Karamanoukian provides specific piercing placement guidance to reduce the risk of future tearing.
Natural Result
The goal of every earlobe repair at Kare Beirut is a result that looks completely natural. The earlobe shape is restored, the scar fades into the natural earlobe contour, and patients are able to wear earrings normally again after the healing period. Dr. Karamanoukian's precise technique minimizes the scar and restores the natural earlobe curvature that earring trauma or heavy piercing destroyed.
Earlobe Conditions Treated at Kare Beirut
Earlobe Problems Dr. Karamanoukian Corrects in Beirut
Torn Earlobe
A completely split or partially torn earlobe from earring trauma is the most common earlobe concern Dr. Karamanoukian treats at Kare Beirut. The repair is quick and done under local anesthesia. The earlobe is fully functional after healing and can be re-pierced after 6 to 8 weeks.
Stretched Earlobe
Years of heavy earring wear can elongate and stretch the earlobe beyond its natural shape, making the piercing hole too large and the earlobe pendulous and unsupported. Earlobe reduction reshapes the elongated earlobe, removes excess tissue, and reconstructs a natural earlobe contour.
Gauged Earlobe
Body modification using gauge earrings creates a large permanent hole in the earlobe that does not close on its own when gauges are removed. Gauged earlobe repair at Kare Beirut removes the excess stretched tissue around the gauge hole and reconstructs a natural closed earlobe with a scar hidden within the earlobe contour.
Pixie Ear After Facelift
Pixie ear is a complication of facelift surgery where the earlobe is pulled downward and attached directly to the cheek skin creating a distorted tethered appearance. This occurs when the skin closure places too much tension on the earlobe. Dr. Karamanoukian corrects pixie ear by releasing the tethered attachment and repositioning the earlobe into its natural free-hanging position.
Large or Uneven Earlobes
Some patients are bothered by naturally large, asymmetric, or disproportionate earlobes. Earlobe reduction removes excess tissue through a carefully placed incision and reshapes the earlobe to create a more refined and proportionate ear appearance. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with no downtime.
Earlobe Repair After Facelift
Facelift surgery performed elsewhere may result in earlobe distortion, visible scarring along the earlobe border, or an unnaturally positioned earlobe. Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Beirut performs earlobe revision after prior facelift surgery to correct the earlobe position, improve the scar, and restore a natural periauricular appearance.
Earlobe Repair Procedures at Kare Beirut
Torn Earlobe Repair
The torn earlobe edges are freshened by removing a thin layer of epithelium along the split and the raw edges are sutured together in layers with fine absorbable and non-absorbable sutures to restore the natural earlobe contour. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes under local anesthesia at Kare Beirut. Sutures are removed at 5 to 7 days. Repiercing is safe after 6 to 8 weeks. Dr. Karamanoukian advises patients on the optimal new piercing position to avoid re-tearing in the same location.
Gauged Earlobe Reconstruction
Gauged earlobe reconstruction at Kare Beirut removes the excess stretched tissue around the gauge hole through a carefully designed excision that creates a natural closed earlobe shape. The flap design ensures the resulting scar is hidden within the natural earlobe contour and softens over time. Reconstruction of severely gauged earlobes requires more tissue rearrangement and Dr. Karamanoukian's experience with these cases in his Los Angeles practice ensures patients at Kare Beirut receive the most technically advanced gauged earlobe repair available in Lebanon.
Earlobe Reduction
Earlobe reduction removes excess earlobe tissue through an excision at the inferior border of the earlobe hidden along its natural edge. The earlobe is reshaped to the desired size and contour and closed with fine sutures. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia at Kare Beirut with no recovery time required. Natural results are visible within 2 to 3 weeks as swelling resolves. Earlobe reduction can be combined with torn earlobe repair in the same session for patients who have both concerns simultaneously.
Pixie Ear Correction
Pixie ear correction at Kare Beirut is a minor revision procedure performed under local anesthesia. The tethered attachment between the earlobe and cheek skin is released and the earlobe is repositioned into its natural free-hanging position. The closure is designed to avoid repeating the tension pattern that caused the original pixie ear deformity. Dr. Karamanoukian's expertise in both facelift surgery and earlobe reconstruction makes him particularly well suited to assess the full periauricular anatomy and design the most natural and durable pixie ear correction available in Beirut.
All earlobe procedures are performed under local anesthesia as in-office procedures at Kare Beirut with no general anesthesia and no hospital stay required. Patients from across Beirut, Lebanon, and the Middle East can schedule these quick and effective procedures at Kare Beirut. Most patients return to social activities within 3 to 5 days. Visit karebeirut.com to schedule a consultation with Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian.
"The earlobe is a small structure but it has a very large impact on how the ear and lower face look. A torn earlobe or a pixie ear from a facelift changes the entire appearance of the ear. The repair is straightforward when done correctly. We do a very high volume of these at our Los Angeles center and I bring that same expertise to every patient at Kare Beirut."
— Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS · American Board Certified Plastic Surgeon · Kare Beirut Lebanon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a torn earlobe be repaired in Beirut Lebanon?
Yes. Dr. Karamanoukian performs torn earlobe repair under local anesthesia at Kare Beirut. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and sutures are removed at 5 to 7 days. Repiercing is possible after 6 to 8 weeks. Visit karebeirut.com.
What is a pixie ear deformity after facelift and can it be corrected in Beirut?
Pixie ear is a downward distortion of the earlobe after facelift surgery caused by excessive skin tension during closure. Dr. Karamanoukian corrects pixie ear at Kare Beirut by releasing the tethered earlobe and repositioning it into its natural free-hanging position. Visit karebeirut.com.
Who is the best plastic surgeon in Beirut for earlobe repair?
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS is an American Board Certified plastic surgeon at Kare Beirut who performs all types of earlobe repair including torn earlobe repair, gauged earlobe reconstruction, earlobe reduction, and pixie ear correction. He brings the expertise of his Los Angeles practice to patients in Beirut and the Middle East. Visit karebeirut.com.
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Kare Beirut · Lebanon · American Board Certified Plastic Surgery
Earlobe Repair: Dr. Karamanoukian at Kare Beirut
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is an American Board Certified plastic surgeon who provides expert earlobe repair, earlobe reduction, gauged earlobe reconstruction, and pixie ear correction at Kare Beirut in Lebanon. He brings the same standard as his Los Angeles practice to patients across Beirut and the Middle East. Same-week consultations available.