At Revive Surgical Institute, we offer cutting-edge earlobe repair surgery to help patients regain their original ear shape and appearance. Earlobes can stretch, tear, or deform with time due to heavy earrings, injury, or gauge piercings. This can affect self-esteem and limit earring selection. With modern cosmetic surgery, however, patients can now attain a neat, symmetrical look on their ears.
At Revive Surgical Institute, Dr. Askari offers multiple techniques for earlobe repair. Here are some of the options available:
Torn earlobe repair may be necessary when heavy earrings or injury cause a complete split in the earlobe. Dr. Askari can create an organic look while minimizing visible scarring by eliminating the damaged areas, reshaping the lobe, and carefully stitching the tissue. This technique has minimal scarring and fully restores the shape of the earlobe.
Gauge piercings have the potential to greatly elongate earlobes. In some cases, the lobe may not shrink back on its own once the piercing is removed. In this case, Dr. Askari can perform a gauge earlobe repair. He trimms away any extra tissue, sculpting the remaining tissue and then suturing it with extreme care. This technique enables patients to obtain a natural-looking lobe again— even if they once had large ear holes.
At the first consultation, Dr. Askari assesses the state of the patient’s earlobes, talks over treatment options, and decides on the best way to fix them. He checks for medical history, past piercings, and history of keloid formation. Based on this, our surgeon provides a quote for an operation. Then, he takes pre-procedure photographs for future comparisons after the healing process.
Patients receive extensive preoperative instructions before undergoing the procedure to ensure a smooth surgical experience. Because earlobe repairs are usually minor procedures, extensive medical testing isn’t normally necessary. An exception would be if the patient has a history of poor wound healing or excessive scarring.
Earlobe repair is a simple surgical procedure for a damaged, stretched, torn, or thin earlobe due to injury, heavy earrings, or gauging. Below are factors that would make someone a good candidate for surgery:
Split or Torn Earlobes: This procedure is perfect for patients whose earlobes have torn completely because of earrings being pulled or worn down over time. It can shape them back.
Stretched Piercings: If a piercing is stretched or elongated too much, earlobe repair can recreate a normal shape.
Gauged Earlobe Reversal: Earlobe repair can help patients who have stretched their earlobes using gauges. The surgery restores their natural shape.
Misshapen or Asymmetrical Earlobes: Those with misshapen or asymmetrical earlobes due to genetic factors, previous surgery, or injury can undergo earlobe repair to attain a balanced look.
Non-smokers: Delays in healing and complications can be exacerbated with smoking. Patients should either be non-smokers or agree to stop no later than four weeks before surgery.
Stable Expectations: Potential candidates should be informed that while earlobe repair can significantly improve earlobe appearance, ultimate results are dependent on factors such as healing and skin elasticity.
The earlobe repair cost in Miami, FL, typically ranges from $400 to $2,000 per ear. It depends on how severe the injury is, how complicated the surgery is, and how skilled the surgeon is. Re-piercing or revision procedures can have additional fees. Patients who are considering earlobe repair should consult with Dr. Askari to have a customized price and discuss their cosmetic objectives.