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Nonsurgical treatment of earlobe aging in Mowlavi stages I and II earlobe ptosis with Hyaluronic acid fillers.

Carlo Di GregorioSalvatore D'arpa

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Malemedicine.medical_specialtyTime FactorsInjections IntradermalSettore MED/19 - Chirurgia PlasticaFacelift surgeryContext (language use)DermatologyCosmetic Techniques030207 dermatology & venereal diseases03 medical and health scienceschemistry.chemical_compound0302 clinical medicineAtrophyPtosisearlobeDermal FillersHyaluronic acidmedicineHumansRejuvenationHyaluronic AcidEarlobebusiness.industryagingMiddle Agedmedicine.diseaseNonsurgical treatmentSurgerySkin Agingmedicine.anatomical_structureTreatment Outcomechemistry030220 oncology & carcinogenesisFemaleFat atrophymedicine.symptombusinessEar Auricle

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Background: Earlobe deflation caused by fat atrophy is normally treated with lipofilling, mostly in the context of facelift surgery. In this report, we aim at reporting on Hyaluronic Acid injections to treat earlobe deflation. Materials and Methods: 16 Mowlavi Grade I and II patients were treated with HA injections, followed by molding to shape the lobule. Results: Effective correction, lasting 14 months on average, is achieved. Five patients needed a touch-up procedure after 4-6 months to improve the result. Conclusions: Earlobe augmentation with HA is an ideal option for correction of earlobe atrophy in cases of Mowlavi Grades I and II ptosis. Long-lasting (about 14 months) correction is achieved with no downtime.

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2018-07-11Journal of cosmetic dermatology
10.1111/jocd.12688https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29992721