Fans have expressed their concern after noticing Nicole Kidman's 'stretched ears', with experts speaking out about what can cause it.
The last thing you'd expect fans to notice when seeing a celebrity on the TV, or even in real life, is their ears... but that's exactly what's happened with Kidman.
Many fans have taken to social media in recent times to discuss this, with one person penning on Twitter: "Something happened to her earlobes for sure," while another fan wrote on Reddit: "Just started watching Lioness and I can't stop staring at her earlobes. Is this a plastic surgery mishap thing or have I never noticed that they hang super low?"
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So, what could have caused it?
Well, the Daily Mail has been speaking to a bunch of experts who know what they are talking about amid the concern.
Plastic surgeon Mark Solomos explained how the tissue is 'typically a result of poor surgical technique' - though Kidman has never confirmed having surgery of this kind.
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He added: "The effect occurs when the earlobe is pulled downward, often revealing that a facelift has been performed. Once seen as invasive and primarily for women in their 50s and older, facelifts are now more openly discussed and accepted. In fact, there is a growing trend of individuals in their 40s opting for facelifts."
Solomos continued: "In an ideal facelift, the deeper structures of the face are tightened, allowing the skin to sit naturally without excessive tension. If this process isn’t done correctly, the earlobe can be displaced, creating the pixie ear effect.
"To prevent this, surgeons can anchor the ear in its correct position and ensure the procedure focuses on tightening the inner layers of the face rather than stretching the skin too tightly.
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"However, when facelifts are performed poorly or with excessive tension, the likelihood of this complication increases."
Dr Laura Geige, a facials specialist, has also been speaking about the medical sides of things to the Mail.
She said: "Rather than allowing the deeper support structures of the face to bear the weight of the lift, some techniques pull primarily on the skin itself.
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"Over time, this tension can cause the earlobe to become stretched, elongated, or appear directly attached to the lower cheek, losing its natural separation.
"It is not uncommon for those who have undergone multiple facelifts to develop this issue, as repeated surgeries can gradually distort the earlobe’s natural contour."
Kidman is yet to speak publicly about the fan concern regarding her ears.
UNILAD has approached Kidman's reps for comment.
Topics: Nicole Kidman, Social Media, Health
Callum Jones