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Ear Lobule Repair

Ear Lobule

Ear Lobule Repair

An Ear Lobule is a skin fold hanging from the front of the human ear. Ear lobes can be small and fleshy or long and thin, located on either side of the head, roughly two inches above the jawbone.

Ear lobules are part of a person's external auditory canal, or EAC, the tube that runs from an individual's outer ear to their inner ear. The EAC is responsible for receiving sound waves and transferring them to the brain via nerve impulses, so people need to keep this area clean and free from obstructions like wax buildup or foreign objects like cotton swabs.

The common conditions of the ear Lobule include:

  • A cleft ear lobule is a deformity of the external ear with a split at the base. 

  • Ear lobule cysts are fluid-filled collections of tissue that form around the ear. While they are usually painless, they may become painful if they get infected or grow too large.

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Why is it Done?

Cleft Ear Lobule

A small cleft or crack in the upper part of the ear, just below the rim. It can be present at birth or develop later in life. It may result from a defect in cartilage development during fetal development or trauma later on. This defect causes a small part of the ear to be missing and creates an opening. A cleft ear lobule usually does not impact hearing ability. However, treatment is needed to prevent hearing loss or infections if it does.

Ear Lobule Cysts

  • Ear lobule cysts are small, fluid-filled spaces in the ear canal. They are usually harmless and do not cause pain. 

  • Ear lobule cysts result from an infection irritating the ear canal's skin. Bacteria or fungi may cause the infection. It may also result from a scratched eardrum or another injury to the ear canal.

  • Ear lobule cysts need removal if they become painful or interfere with hearing.

Risks

Cleft Ear Lobule Treatment Risks

Cleft ear lobule treatment has low risks, and most patients experience no complications. 

  • A possible side effect is a small scar or mark on the ear. This scar usually fades with time.

  • Infection

  • Bleeding 

  • The rare possibility of nerve damage.

Patients should carefully follow their surgeon's instructions after surgery to reduce the chances of these complications occurring.

Ear Lobule Cysts Treatment Risks

The treatment for ear Lobule cysts is simple and does not include much risk that doctors manage with medications. Risks include:

  • Inflammation

  • Infection 

Preparation

Cleft Ear Lobule Treatment

  • The preparation includes an understanding of the patient's medical history and allergies. 

  • The doctor also takes note of the allergies and photographs of the infected area for future reference.

Ear Lobule Cysts Treatment

  • The doctor recommends a biopsy to ensure the cysts are benign (non-cancerous).

  • The doctor understands the patient's medical history and allergies.

  • The doctor evaluates the infected area and gets it photographed for treatment reference.

Before the Procedure

  • Depending upon the doctor's assessment, the patient may get local or general anaesthesia. 

  • The doctor understands the patient's expectations and clarifies the possible results.

During the Procedure

Cleft Ear Lobule Treatment

  • The surgeon cleans the cleft area with a medicated ointment.

  • The surgeon removes the skin and cartilage from the cleft.

  • The surgeon repairs the cleft by reconstructing it with synthetic cartilage.

  • The surgeon stitches the cleft and applies a dressing to prevent infection.

Ear Lobule Cysts Treatment

  • The surgeon cleans the cyst area with a medicated solution.

  • The surgeon makes a small incision.

  • The surgeon may choose a resection or excision procedure as per the requirement. 

  • In Resection, the surgeon removes the entire cyst from the base.  

  • In Excision, the surgeon cuts a cyst section removing as much fluid as possible

  •  The surgeon closes the cut with a stitch to prevent infection and bleeding.

After the Procedure

  • The doctor may recommend medications to prevent an infection or to reduce inflammation.

  • Patients return after ten days or as recommended by the surgeon for the removal of stitches. In the case of dissolvable stitches, patients visit the doctor for a follow-up visit. 

Results

Cleft Ear Lobule Treatment

  • There are possibilities of minor cosmetic defects after the treatment.

  • The patient may get treatment for appearance if they need the same. 

Ear Lobule Cysts Treatment

  • The Resection treatment might leave a small scar that gradually disappears with time 

  • The patient might get a re-occurrence of the cysts with the Excision treatment. 

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