What Is Earlobe Repair Surgery?
Earlobe repair surgery can help to reshape an earlobe that is torn or severely stretched.
Your earlobe is made up of delicate skin and tissue with no cartilage support. It is extremely sensitive and can get torn or stretched in a variety of ways: through injury, frequently wearing large or heavy earrings or intentional stretching using plugs.
The earlobe repair procedure can be truly transformative — taking something that makes you self-conscious and turning it into something that makes you feel good. By skillfully reshaping and repairing stretched or torn earlobes, our plastic surgeons can unveil a new sense of confidence everywhere you go.
Earlobe Repair Surgery at a Glance
Earlobe repair is a quick outpatient surgery. One follow-up appointment at our Minnesota clinic will be necessary to have the stitches removed within one to two weeks of your earlobe repair surgery, but otherwise this procedure is as quick and effortless as they come.
Outpatient/inpatient: Depends
Length of surgery: 30-60 minutes
Anesthesia: Local
Length of recovery: A few days to a week
See the Results
There’s no denying the impact earlobe repair surgery can make — see the difference for yourself!
Gauged Earlobe Repair
Frequently Asked Questions
Earlobe damage can be caused by a number of different things — trauma from longtime earring use, accidents, intentional stretching and beyond. Whatever the reason for wanting it, earlobe repair surgery is the right choice for anyone interested in restoring the shape, contour and symmetry of their earlobes.
Yes! In our Minnesota clinic, earlobe repair surgery is commonly performed to address stretched or elongated earlobes caused by ear gauges or heavy earrings. The procedure involves removing the excess stretched tissue and suturing the earlobe back together for a more natural appearance.
It is generally recommended to wait at least 6-8 weeks after earlobe repair surgery before re-piercing or wearing earrings. This allows sufficient time for the earlobes to heal and regain their strength. It is essential to follow the surgeon’s post-surgical instructions regarding this.
Yes, the goal of earlobe repair surgery is to restore a natural appearance to your earlobes. Our skilled surgeons employ techniques to ensure that your repaired earlobes match in texture, shape and contour after the procedure.
Don’t Wait Another Day
Call +1 (952) 227-3639 for a Consultation