Earlobe Repair

After years of wearing heavy earrings or due to injury, the earlobes can begin to sag or tear. This can result in one not being able to wear the earrings of their choice, feeling self-conscious, or lead to further injury or tearing.

Earlobe repair is a simple cosmetic procedure that can be performed to repair torn or drooping ear lobes. This can happen from prolonged wear of long or heavy earrings, causing stretching and even tearing the lobe. Damage to the earlobe structure can also happen if multiple piercings are made too close together or too close to the bottom of the lobe.

The Earlobe Repair Procedure

The procedure begins with applying local anesthesia to the area. This will help keep you comfortable for the duration of the procedure. The exact type of repair procedure will depend on the damage to the ear. Most repairs are achieved by repositioning the earlobe and stitching it to the correct shape and appearance. If the earlobe is completely torn, some skin is removed, and then the ends are sutured together. Most earlobe repair procedures take one hour or less to complete.

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After Earlobe Repair

When the procedure is completed, your ears will no longer be stretched or drooping. While your original piercing will be closed, you may be able to get your ears pierced within a few weeks after your ears have fully healed. Then even with heavier earrings, your ears will not sag down.

Texas Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kent Davis is the director of Texas Facial Plastic Surgery, the premier destination for facial rejuvenation in Houston. Dr. Davis is an experienced surgeon who is board-certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. During your consultation with Dr. Davis, he will examine your ears and discuss your repair options. If you are interested in earlobe repair in Houston, contact us to schedule a consultation.

Ear Gauge Repair

Earlobe repair can also be performed on those who have had gauges. Gauges are the intentional stretching of the earlobes beyond the size of a standard ear piercing. After gauges, the lobe will have a larger hole, may be thin, and can even tear. Dr. Davis can repair this, and help restore the original shape of the earlobe.

Recovery After Earlobe Repair

There may be some discomfort after the procedure, but this should subside within a few days. Patients will be able to return to work and regular activities almost immediately following the procedure. Swelling and soreness in the area are also possible. You will also need to avoid sleeping on your ears in the days immediately following your procedure.

Earlobe Repair FAQs

Will there be scars after the procedure?

Will I need to be sedated?

Can earlobe repair be performed after injuries to my earlobes?

Are the results permanent?

Will there be scars after the procedure?

Because there is stitching involved, there may be a scar. Typically it is thin and not easily seen.

Will I need to be sedated?

No! Earlobe repair only requires local anesthesia.

Can earlobe repair be performed after injuries to my earlobes?

Yes! Earlobe repair does not just need to come from the use of earrings or sagging. Injuries of the earlobe are also treated with earlobe repair.

Are the results permanent?

Yes. The work that was done to repair the lobes will not need to be performed again. If you continue to wear heavy earrings over long periods of time, you may experience the area beginning to sag again. If this were to happen, the procedure could be performed again. If you are interested in earlobe repair surgery in Houston, contact Texas Facial Plastic Surgery for more information and schedule a consultation with Dr. Davis.

Earlobe Repair

The Earlobe Repair Procedure

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After Earlobe Repair

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Ear Gauge Repair

Recovery After Earlobe Repair

Earlobe Repair FAQs

Will there be scars after the procedure?

Will I need to be sedated?

Can earlobe repair be performed after injuries to my earlobes?

Are the results permanent?

Schedule a Consultation