Earlobe Repair
in Englewood, CO
What is earlobe repair?
Earlobe repair is a minor cosmetic surgical procedure that can safely repair a torn, stretched or damaged earlobe. Whether caused by injury, heavy earrings, or gauges, this treatment restores the natural shape and appearance of your earlobes, restoring both their beauty and functionality.
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Even months after removing heavy earrings or large gauges that have elongated the earlobe, a noticeable hole often remains. Sometimes, an earring snags on clothing or is pulled by an enthusiastic child, creating a tear.
Earlobe repair can correct a variety of these issues, including:
- Torn or split earlobes from accidental pulling or injury
- Stretched earlobes caused by heavy earrings or ear gauges
- Irregular earlobe shape or deformities
- Closure of large or multiple ear piercings that are no longer desired
What can I expect during earlobe repair treatment?
Earlobe repair is a safe outpatient procedure typically performed under local anesthesia. Here’s what to expect:
- Consultation: Your Forefront provider will examine the earlobes, discuss your goals and health history, and outline the repair process.
- Preparation: The area is numbed with a local anesthetic to make sure you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
- Repair: The damaged tissue is carefully trimmed to remove excess skin. Then, the area is sutured to recreate a natural, symmetrical appearance.
- Recovery: There is little to no down time after this treatment, with most patients returning to normal activities the day of the procedure. Sutures are usually removed at a followup visit within one to two weeks, and the earlobes heal fully within a few months.
The procedure is quick, typically lasting 30 minutes to an hour per earlobe. Often, both earlobes can be repaired in one visit.
Who is a candidate for earlobe repair?
If you wish to improve the look of a ripped or elongated earlobe, it is important to be in good general health with no underlying conditions or medications that may interfere with healing.
Your Forefront provider will help determine if this procedure is right for you.
What results can I expect?
Earlobe repair offers a dramatic improvement in the appearance of torn, damaged, or misshapen earlobes. Benefits include natural-looking, symmetrical earlobes as well as restored confidence in your appearance.
With proper care, the results of this treatment are permanent. Many patients also are able to re-pierce their ears after full healing, if desired.
Interested in earlobe repair treatment?
Earlobe repair is a safe and effective solution for restoring the beauty and functionality of damaged earlobes.
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