BEAUTY

INVEST IN YOUR EARLOBES

WRITTEN BY SOPHIE OSWALD PHOTOS COURTESY OF GREAT SKIN KC / NOREEN BOLLINGER

It is easy to get stuck comparing yourself to those around you. The pressure of beauty standards have resulted in nearly everyone having at least one spot on their body they wish they could change.

Thankfully, these days there seems to be a fix for practically every appearance concern.

As we age, our bodies tend to show the passage of time in quite a few places. Most things begin to sag, including earlobes. The potential of this happening may have never crossed your mind. It might sound like way too small of a feature for people to worry about, but this can be a huge insecurity for some. Earlobes frame the face, and if you don’t like yours they may seem to distract from the things you love about your appearance. Some people’s ears sag so much they fear wearing earrings and may miss the feeling that wearing the jewelry they once loved brought to their life. This tends to affect middle-aged women most often, but all kinds of people can relate to this struggle.

If saggy or wrinkled earlobes are something you focus on and desire to change, you will be happy to hear there is a solution. It doesn’t take an invasive surgery or anything intimidating. The answer is facial filler.

“Facial filler is a great option to replace loss of volume, structure, framework of the face, and even to balance out asymmetries,” says Kelly Gillotti, RN-BSN, at AesthetiCare Medspa. This might be just the thing for you! By injecting your earlobes with this filler they will plump up and become lively once again.

Sun exposure, age, and other factors play a role in how your ear lobes look. “Our earlobes lose collagen and elastin as well, and a little filler will go a long way to make them more youthful. For those with pierced ears, over time—from wearing heavy earrings or sleeping in earrings—the piercings can stretch out. By putting a little filler in that area, you can shrink it back to normal,” explains Gillotti.

Over the past few years this process has become popular. People love

that they can get volume back into their earlobes in just a few minutes. The process is simple and the results are nearly immediate. The first step is to numb the earlobes with either a cream or ice. After this, filler is injected. This injection shouldn’t be painful, thanks to that first step.

“By mimicking the underlying anatomy with the correct dermal filler product and placement, you receive both beautiful and natural results! The idea of facial filler is to look like a refreshed version of yourself. At AesthetiCare we always say, ‘The best injectable is the least detectable,’ and we stand by that motto,” adds Gillotti. As with most things beauty-related, a little maintenance is needed to keep the results you desire. Everyone is unique, so results tend to last for different lengths of time for each person. Typically, filler needs to be done once a year. “I educate my clients and stress the importance of maintaining rather than starting over where we began at baseline, therefore I recommend treatment before previous filler has completely dissipated,” advises Gillotti.

If this procedure is something you are interested in, speak with a professional. They will help you understand your options and make the right choice for the appearance you are seeking. “Most would agree that the worst part of filler is the fear of the unknown. It is normal for us to fear something we have never done or experienced. It is always my goal to discuss all treatment details and answer all questions to assure the client is ready to move forward,” says Gillotti.

Fillers can be pricey, but there is no harm in seeking out a consultation. If your earlobes make you insecure, there is no reason to let that continue. Everyone deserves to feel confident. If you believe adding a little youth to your ears will make you feel your best, then it’s worth investing in yourself.

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