Eleven pearls for cosmetic earlobe repair
Eleven pearls for cosmetic earlobe repair
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DOI:
10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01052.x
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发表时间:
2002-02-01
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
Niamtu, J
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作者:
Niamtu, J
Earlobe repair is a common request in cosmetic facial surgery. Earlobe tears result from a variety of traumatic situations. A resurgence in body piercing and multiple facial and car piercings is occurring in college-aged individuals. This increase in piercing will bring more piercing-related complications to the cosmetic surgeon. The author has outlined 11 surgical pearls to provide improved cosmetic results in the repair of torn ear-lobes. Also described is immediate repiercing of the earlobe at the time of the surgical repair. preventive practices to decrease earring and earlobe trauma are also reviewed.