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Nip and Tuck Earlobes - Newest Fad in Cosmetic Surgery "Earlobe Rejuvenation"

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your earlobes? Do they sag or have too many wrinkles? Ready for a "nip and tuck"?

Earlobe Lifts and Cosmetic Surgery

Earlobe lifts have become the newest rage in cosmetic surgery. Earlobes go through the aging process just as the rest of the body does. Exposure to the sun, heavy fashion jewelry and piercings all lead to a less than youthful appearance.

Earlobes come in many sizes and shapes. Some are attached and some are detached. Some people like to modify them by piercing or tunneling. Tunneling is process creating a larger and larger hole to create a tunnel. Women love to wear heavy, large dangling earrings. All of this leads to a change in the appearance of the earlobe over time.

Effects of Aging on the Earlobes

As a person ages, the collagen and elasticity in the earlobe decreases and the earlobes often become elongated and saggy. Wrinkles begin to appear. Thus, more and more people are turning to new procedures called "earlobe rejuvenation". Different techniques including fillers to plump the earlobe, a surgical procedure called an "earlobe lift", or inexpensive earlobe tapes now offer people different choices to improve the appearance of their earlobe.

Earlobe Lift Procedures

The earlobe lift involves an incision close to where the ear connects to the side of the face. Skin and tissue are removed and stitched applied. The earlobe looks plumber and more rounded with a decrease in overall size. The result is a younger appearance.

For those who do not like the thought of surgery or the expense, another alternative is available. Injectable fillers can be done in the physicians office. This can be done on your lunch hour and earrings can be worn immediately after the procedure. Physicians can use fillers to smooth the skin and plump up the earlobe resulting in a youthful appearance.

For women who have worn heavy earrings and stretched their hole, some dermal filler injections can make the hole smaller. Fillers in the earlobe tend to last longer than those that are injected in the face and will last longer. Fillers cost $500-$1500.

Inexpensive Earlobe Lift Options

Lastly, if you cannot afford these options, look for an earlobe lift tape. The tape protects sensitive earlobes by taking the weight off your earring hole. You simply peel and paste the invisible, hypoallergenic adhesive behind your earlobe. It will reduce the appearance of droopy earlobes and will prevent future stretching.

I know that with so many options available there is a solution for everyone. I do not know about you, but my ears are ringing with excitement.