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One of the original “Real Housewives of Atlanta” is having a cosmetic procedure to address a specific issue. This “problem” is so specific that some people are referring to her use of ear fillers with the hashtag #richpeopleproblem.

Kim Zolciak’s ear fillers are a unique cosmetic procedure. Her daughter, Brielle Biermann, recently tweeted that Kim was having filler placed in her ears for the simple fact that her diamond earrings are too heavy. Fillers like Juvederm and Restylane, that contain hyaluronic acid fillers, can be used to fight wrinkles and fine lines along with other signs of aging. Their use isn’t limited to this purpose alone. They can also be used in cases such as Zolciak and her ears. Kim Zolciak’s ear fillers add volume which ensures her diamond earrings stay straight up instead of facing downward.

There are more people with issues regarding heavy earrings and their ears than one might imagine. One of the big problems with heavy earrings is that they tend to stretch out the earlobes as time passes. The tissue becomes thin and stretched so the ear filler can be used to add volume and help support a heavy pair of earrings. Ear fillers also work to narrow the hole that was stretched out in the earlobes.

Real Housewives Ear Fillers at a Glance

It should be noted that ear fillers are just a temporary solution to a problem. The filler will eventually stop working and be absorbed by the body. Plus, the amount of change in the function of the earlobe supporting the heavy earrings is limited by the size and length of the hole that has been stretched. If the hole is a rather large hole, ear fillers are not a very good option to resolve the issue because there is only so much that can be done by injecting fillers.

An Atlanta-based plastic surgeon was recently interviewed by Page Six about Kim Zolciak’s ear fillers. The plastic surgeon has not treated Zolciak in the past. The plastic surgeon said, “It’s a temporary fix and it’s something that’s relatively new.” He went on to say, “I’m not promoting that everyone go out and get ear fillers just to support large earrings but if you have a special event or a special occasion and you want to wear some earrings and your earlobes are already really, really stretched then this is an option for you.”

When it comes To Ear Fillers, Safe Hands are best

Most cosmetic medical experts suggest scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon to discuss the issue and determine the best way to achieve the desired results. When it comes to the ear area of the body, there are some areas around the ears that need to be treated with special care. Plus, an experienced and board-certified cosmetic surgeon will work hard to avoid any complications even though injecting ear fillers is considered to be a quick and relatively easy treatment.

Some of the risks and complications that cosmetic surgeons work to avoid are bleeding from the treated area as well as results that have some asymmetry to their appearance. In addition, cosmetic surgeons need to take care to avoid damaging or injuring the nerves that are located around the ear as well as the blood vessels that are also near the earlobes. While there is a low risk of complications involved in the process of injecting ear fillers into the earlobes, the odds of not having any complications can be increased by visiting a board-certified cosmetic surgeon.

Real Housewives Ear Filler Cost

In general, injecting ear filler can range from $300-$600. The cost depends on the type of filler used and how much filler is injected. Since ear fillers are known to be a temporary solution, patients will need to have a follow-up treatment at some point in the future in order to maintain the results.  Patients that want fillers in the ears will be happy to know that ear fillers dissolve slower than fillers in other areas like the lips. Fillers will dissolve faster in the lips because that area tends to be more animated with more motion, more movement and more activity on a daily basis.

Additional Real Housewives Cosmetic Procedures

It should be noted that Kim Zolciak’s ear fillers are not her first cosmetic procedure. She is also known for injecting her lips in the past. Much like a large number of reality TV stars, the fans of Kim Zolciak follow her every move and stay up to date on any changes in her appearance. While they might not be able to afford fillers for their ears simply to support diamond earrings, they might decide to make a change in their appearance after being inspired by Kim. No matter what cosmetic procedure is next for Kim Zolciak, she knows that her fans will be waiting to see her latest look on TV and on the red carpet.