Esthetic and reconstructive options for earlobe deformities.

Background: The earlobe plays a significant role in framing the face and complementing the appearance of earrings, hairstyles, and other facial features. In addition to the growth of the earlobes with the aging process, other changes can compromise the shape, size, and overall youthful appearance of this region. The main changes are evidenced by the elongation and ptosis of the earlobes, loss, atrophy of soft tissues, and formation of wrinkles in addition to deformities produced by surgical procedures, placement of earrings, and piercings or earlobe gauging.