Surgical Earlobe Repair: At a Glance
What does Surgical Earlobe Repair treat?
- Torn, split, or stretched earlobes from heavy earrings, trauma, or long-term gauging.
How does Surgical Earlobe Repair work?
- Under local anesthesia, Dr. Dane carefully excises scarred or stretched tissue and reshapes the earlobe with fine layered sutures to restore a natural contour.
How long is a Surgical Earlobe Repair session?
- 30–60 minutes per ear
What is the downtime after Surgical Earlobe Repair?
- Minimal — sutures out in 7–10 days; normal activity immediately.
When will I see results from Surgical Earlobe Repair?
- Full healing in 2–4 weeks; re-piercing typically possible 6–8 weeks after healing.
How much does Surgical Earlobe Repair cost in Tampa?
- Quoted at surgical consultation.
Earlobe Repair.
Surgical earlobe repair is a simple procedure to correct torn, stretched, or damaged earlobes, often caused by heavy earrings, trauma, or long-term wear. The procedure involves carefully reshaping and closing the earlobe to restore a natural, balanced appearance. It is typically performed under local anesthesia with minimal downtime, and once healed, the ear can often be re-pierced for a refreshed, natural look.
Restore, Reshape, Re-pierce.
Years of heavy earrings, a single accidental tug, or long-term gauging can leave the earlobe torn or stretched. Dr. Alexander Dane carefully excises the scarred or elongated tract and reapproximates the soft tissue with fine layered sutures so the earlobe looks and feels natural again — and can often be safely re-pierced in a new location once fully healed.
Completely Torn
Earlobes split all the way through from trauma or heavy earrings are precisely excised and closed for a natural contour.
Stretched Piercing
Elongated piercing tracts are revised so the earlobe regains its original proportion.
Gauged Earlobes
Reshapes previously gauged lobes by removing redundant tissue and reconstructing the earlobe edge.
Dr. Alexander Dane.
Dr. Dane
Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Facial Cosmetic Surgeon with advanced training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Surgical earlobe repair at Modern Dermatology is performed by Dr. Dane.
Frequently Asked.
Can the ear be re-pierced after repair?
Yes. Most patients can be safely re-pierced 6–8 weeks after repair, typically in a new location to protect the healed tissue.
How long does the procedure take?
Each ear is typically completed in 30–60 minutes under local anesthesia. Bilateral repair is performed in the same visit.
What is the recovery like?
Minimal. Sutures are removed at 7–10 days. You can resume normal activity the same day; avoid pulling or pressure on the earlobe for several weeks.
Will there be a visible scar?
A fine line is expected along the repair. With careful layered closure and scar maturation over several months, most scars become very difficult to see.
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