Earlobe Repair Surgery

Earlobe repair is quickly becoming one of the most requested procedures in the United States. In some cases, clients have waited years before seeking earlobe repair. Some have removed their gauges or heavy earrings, the soft tissue has shrunken a bit, but there is still a significant hole. The plastic surgeon will typically take a medical history and do a physical exam before scheduling a repair. Health issues that can affect wound healing (diabetes, smoking, etc.) or bleeding (medicines, herbal preparations, etc.) may be discussed.
Like any other procedure, they will be asking about the patient’s goal, and then looking at the hole to determine the size and condition of the hold, along with the anatomy of the surrounding tissue. Some earlobes just need closure. Some need a more complex rotation of tissue. Usually, both earlobes can be repaired in the office at the same appointment.

Elongated earlobes, earring holes, or a split earlobe, can be caused by many things:

• Heavy earrings worn over long periods of time
• Gauges placed in the earlobe, with increasing size, weight and time
• Children pulling on earrings
• Sudden trauma

Typically, earlobe repairs are done as an outpatient, under local anesthesia, in the office. Most patients can drive themselves home. The earlobe is cleaned and anesthetized. The excess skin is removed. Tissue may b e rotated depending on the individual issue. The wound is then closed in layers, to take tension off the outer part of the incision. There is usually a fine scar when all is healed. Re- piercing may be an option at the surgeon’s digression. Most patients return to work the next day, often the same day. Permanent sutures or absorbable sutures may be used for sim closure, depending on the individual case.

At the Center for Facial Rejuvenation, we are proud to help our patients feel confident in the way they look and feel. We offer surgical cosmetic consultations for both new and existing clients with Dr. Rex Yannis, our Medical Director and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, each Friday. In order to schedule an appointment, we will collect a $75 fee to be placed on a CFR gift card. This gift card is redeemable towards a scheduled surgery or any products and services offered at CFR. Clients who do not show up for a scheduled appointment will forfeit the gift card on file.