If you’ve been dealing with stretched earlobes, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves in a situation where heavy earrings or gauging practices have torn or lengthened their earlobes making it dificult to have a symmetrical appearance of earrings or wear an earring at all, and  have a normal looking earlobe. 

Fortunately, there are effective surgical repair options for torn, stretched or gauged earlobes to restore the natural appearance of your earlobes. 

Surgical Repair

One of the most common and effective methods for repairing stretched or gauged earlobes is surgical repair. This procedure involves removing the stretched excess tissue and reshaping the earlobe to its natural form with different surgical techniques. 

Here’s what you can expect from surgical repair:

• The earlobe is anesthetized with local anesthesia to ensure you experience no discomfort during the procedure.
• Dr Diwan carefully trims the stretched tissue, sculpting the earlobe to the desired shape.
• She will then use fine sutures to close the incisions, promoting proper healing.
• Sutures are removed in one week, and you can expect to see noticeable earlobe repair results soon after the procedure. The earlobe is repierced, if desired, 6 weeks later.

Non-surgical treatment

A mild to moderately stretched earlobe piercing hole can be minimized by injection of a hyaluronic acid filer, such as Juvederm, into the earlobe around the piercing. A gauged earlobe is best repaired surgically.

Consultation for Customized Treatment Plans 

The first step is to book a consultation with Dr Diwan, an experienced dermatologic surgeon. Dr Diwan will evaluate your particular concerns, understand your goals, and suggest the best treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Schedule a Gauged or Torn Earlobe Consultation in Westlake, OH

Ready to restore the natural appearance of your earlobes? Schedule a consultation at Laser and Skin Surgery Center in Westlake, Ohio.  Dr Renuka Diwan MD and her team dedicate themselves to assisting you in safely and effectively achieving your aesthetic earlobe goals. 

Contact us today at (440)-871-9832 to book your appointment and take the first step toward rejuvenated earlobes.

Eye rejuvenation involves various surgical and non-invasive treatments to improve the signs of aging around the eyes, making your overall facial appearance look brighter and younger. Here are some of the top techniques to try now.

Top Eye Rejuvenation Techniques

Upper Lid Blepharoplasty

As we age, our eyelids may stretch, and the muscles that support them can gradually weaken. Excess skin and fat then accumulate around the eyelids, leading to common concerns, such as sagging eyebrows, droopy upper lids, and the appearance of bags under the eyes.

Upper blepharoplasty is a transformative surgical procedure that delicately corrects skin, fat, and muscle on the upper eyelids, resulting in a refreshed, rested, and rejuvenated look.

Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is a non-surgical treatment that improves skin texture and appearance. By using precise laser technology, it can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles or scars, even out skin tone, and tighten skin.

Specifically, laser resurfacing helps with eye rejuvenation by targeting the deep layer of the skin (dermis) to stimulate collagen production. The increased collagen tightens and smoothens the skin under the eyes, which can help with wrinkles and under-eye bags.

Under-eye Filler

Under-eye fillers are cosmetic injectables that can help improve the appearance of dark circles, hollows, and eye bags. As they are injected into the under-eye area, the active ingredients in the fillers add volume to the skin while stimulating collagen and elastin production, helping to keep the area around the eyes crease and wrinkle-free.

Upneeq®

Upneeq is a brand of prescription eye drops that have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of drooping eyelids. It works by contracting the muscles in the upper eyelids, resulting in their slight elevation, which creates a more youthful and alert look. As a once-a-day treatment, it usually takes about 15 minutes to see the effects, and these effects can last for 6 to 8 hours.

Latisse®

Latisse is a prescription medication that offers a wonderful opportunity to enhance the natural beauty of your eyelashes. To achieve optimal results, it is recommended to use Latisse on a daily basis. Typically, it takes a minimum of two months for eyelashes to start thickening, and you can expect to see the full results within three to four months.

Explore Effective Eye Rejuvenation in Westlake, OH

For both time-tested techniques and the latest advancements in eye rejuvenation, visit The Laser & Skin Surgery Center in Westlake, OH. At our practice, we are dedicated to providing you with the safest and most effective treatments available, whether you’re seeking cosmetic enhancements or specific medical procedures. 

Schedule an appointment with us today by calling (440) 871-9832.

Growing older is a part of life, but it doesn’t mean you need to look your age. Fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin can make you appear years older than you feel. For more noticeable and long-lasting results, patients at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center in Cleveland, Ohio rely on a mini facelift.

What is a Mini Facelift?

Over time, your skin starts losing elasticity. Gravity also plays a role in the aging process. Your facial tissues begin sagging, resulting in marionette folds, jowls, loss of definition of the jawline and looseness under the chin.

A mini facelift is a popular option for women and men who want to look younger and still have a natural appearance. A full facelift is a more aggressive procedure and the results are not always natural-looking.  Recovery time is often twice as long and not everyone can take off from work during the longer downtime. 

Dr. Renuka Diwan MD, FAAD uses the latest techniques to perform a mini facelift. The procedure is designed for patients with less severe sagging of the lower third of the face and upper neck  It is a surgical procedure performed safely in the office using local anesthetic.

Dr. Diwan at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center will anesthetize the skin and make an incision within the hairline of the sideburn and in front of the ear. The limited incisions allow Dr. Diwan to lift and re-support the skin and the tissue layer beneath it. During the procedure, excess fat is also removed, when necessary, from the jowls and jawline and upper neck. Since it is a less invasive procedure, patients go home after the procedure, and downtime typically lasts one week.

Look Younger with a Mini Facelift

You can reverse the signs of aging with a mini facelift and enjoy natural-looking results. Contact the Laser and Skin Surgery Center to learn if you are a good candidate online or call the office at 440-871-9832.

For those looking to restore the youthful appearance of the face and upper neck with less aggressive surgery, a mini-facelift (also known as a short scar facelift) may be the best choice. A mini-facelift lifts marionette folds and jowls along the jawline, as well as the sagging skin in the upper neck. While Botox and fillers can provide significant improvement by hiding or lifting the jowls, some patients find that a mini-facelift is an attractive option to achieve greater improvement that lasts longer. A mini-facelift helps to rejuvenate the face at a stage of aging when a full facelift is not yet necessary, and the results of the procedure are not obvious to others.

This more conservative procedure has become a popular option for patients who want to safely achieve natural results almost as dramatic as a traditional facelift with a shorter scar and recovery.

Quick Recovery

A mini-facelift patient can return to work and other non-strenuous activities in just one week, the recovery after a traditional facelift is usually longer.

Less Post-Operative Pain

Since a mini-facelift is much less extensive than traditional techniques, it results in less bruising and swelling. Pain or discomfort requires less medication and also resolves more quickly.

Reduced Scarring

The shorter incisions for a mini facelift leave shorter scars which are practically invisible. The incisions and scars from a traditional facelifts are much longer, extending behind the ear and into the scalp.

Lasting Results

In general, the younger you are the longer the results last. No surgery can stop the skin from future aging, but removal of the loose skin during a facelift will help you look younger than you would without the procedure. Patients with more advanced sagging usually need more extensive surgery and may not be candidates for a mini-facelift.

Schedule Your Mini-Facelift Consultation With Dr. Renuka Diwan

If you want to know more about the mini-facelift procedure or any other of our non-surgical facial rejuvenation services, please call The Laser & Skin Surgery Center today at 440-871-9832 to schedule a consultation. Dr. Diwan will create a custom treatment plan that meets your aesthetic goals. We are happy to serve men and women living in Cleveland, Westlake, and surrounding Ohio communities.

Signs of aging are most visible on the face.  Especially along the jawline, skin can begin to sag as early as your 40s, depending on genetics and other factors. For many people, a mini-facelift, a simpler  version of the full face-neck lift,  is very effective for restoring a natural-looking, youthful appearance.  As an experienced cosmetic  dermatologist and aesthetic surgeon, I look forward to helping you decide if a mini facelift is right for your goals. Continue reading What Does A Mini Facelift Address?