Lobuloplasty is one of the most common procedures done in outpatient basis. It is performed by a wide spectrum of surgeons ranging from general surgeon to plastic surgeon. Inspite of the innumerous techniques used, the ultimate aim of the surgery is to obtain a soft supple lobule with a well-hidden cosmetic scar without the complication of recurrence. Single site local anaesthesia, scoring and undermining of the lobule flaps and the introduction of a small cartilage piece in recurrent cases can change the outcome of the patients result.
Ear lobule repair is one of the commonest procedures done by plastic surgeons. It is done for enlarged ear holes in the lobule. The cause is mainly attributed to use of heavy ear studs or rings that causes a downward dragging pole owing to gravity and eventually increases the dimension of the hole or even complete splitting which leads to unsightly appearance.