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  Size does matter… When it involves the earlobe. And, yes, some other things as well! However, we will keep this topic focused just on the earlobe. For its relatively small size, you wouldn’t think that the earlobe is the… Read More

A torn earlobe, also called cleft earlobe, is a very common problem that is associated with pierced earrings. It is a complete tear through the earlobe extending from the site of the piercing through the margin of the lobe (photos… Read More

An increasing number of people nowadays are seeking treatment for their gauged earlobes. The reasons for this are many including: 1. seeking a better, higher paying job where having gauged ears can be an impediment in a variety of ways… Read More

More and more people today are realizing that their decision when they were younger to have their earlobes gauged, often strongly opposed at the time by “wiser” family members, was not a very smart one (long term, at least). Now they… Read More

Some indiscretions of youth can sometimes hang around for a while whether or not we like them now. Literally. Like gauged earlobes. There they are: stretched, dangling, and distorted, swaying noticeably with movement and seeming at times to attract unwanted… Read More

The earlobe and ear in general is probably the most common location for the formation of keloids and no racial group is immune to their development. Darker complected ethnic groups such as blacks and many Hispanics, have a much greater… Read More

Sometimes we have to sacrifice our “individuality”, relinquish signs of the rebelliousness of our youth or give up some “coolness” for our own good. And just be a cog in the metaphorical wheel? Not necessarily. But, if you want a… Read More

Keloids of the earlobe and the ear in general are very common and do occur in all ethnic groups. They can range in size from fairly small and discrete to large, deforming, painful and attention grabbing. What they all do… Read More

Keloids of the earlobes are not only deforming and unsightly (see Keloids of the Earlobe and Ear ) but they also can be uncomfortable and obtrusive. Added to this potpourri of issues is that for some people, they can be… Read More

Though it may seem like a somewhat recent fad, earlobe stretching and gauged earlobes can be traced to back to ancient times – thousands of years ago. It was a custom practiced for a variety of reasons, such as religious… Read More

At the time you decided to have your earlobes gauged, it seemed like a great idea. Maybe you just wanted to look different than most everyone else and this was a statement of your individuality. Perhaps it was done as… Read More

In my practice at the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, I see and treat a lot of patients who have keloids. Many people have the misconception that if a scar is wide, dark or large it must be a… Read More

Stretching of the earlobes has been performed for thousands of years as evidenced by statues of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt manifesting these changes. There has been a recent resurgence in its popularity for both men and women. This has… Read More