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Where Can I Get Gauge Earlobe Repair for Less Cost?

asked 2 years ago by doughlyn in queens, new york
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 6,411 times
Tags: costs, gauge

Hi, I'm trying to get earlobe surgery to reduce the size of my gauges because I'm trying to apply to the United States Marines. Is there any way to get this done? I've been told it's $950 for both ears but I don't have that kind of money. I'm from New York and I've heard somewhere that it's $400. I'm just trying to get this done as fast as possible so I can get shipped out fast. Any help would really be appreciated.

17 answers to Where Can I Get Gauge Earlobe Repair for Less Cost?

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Earlobe tears from ear rings run about $500 for 1 and $750 for both

Ear lobe repairs are not cheap and usually run about $500 per ear lobe to repair under local anesthesia. Most earlobe repairs are done for earring tears.
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Cost of ear repair

It is difficult to quote a price without seeing the defects. Generally, bilateral earlobe repair performed in the same surgical sitting is a minimum of $1000. If the gauging you are referring to is more than a basic tear, the cost could increase. It's important to find a qualified plastic surgeon and not to allow your surgical decision to be determined only by price. Of course, cost is important but equally so is obtaining the appropriate quality of service and an acceptable result. more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

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Ear lobe Repair costs

Generally, this procedure costs $700-1200 depending on the situation. Like any other procedure, the skill and experience level of the surgeon is important and complications may arise-seek consultation with a well-trained board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe repair

The cost of earlobe repair can vary.  If you can not afford it, you may want to go to a plastic surgery resident clinic to see if can be done cheaper there.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Reconstructing a gauge earlobe scar

Regardless of the cost, the correct procedure for gauge earlobe reconstruction is to remove the epithelialized inner wall of the piercing and reconstruct the earlobule using an intermediate layered suture technique.  Good luck with the procedure. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe reduction surgery

Earlobe reduction surgery can be very simple or quite complex, especially in patients who had very large rings placed in them.  The price can vary from $250 to $750 per earlobe.  If you have a complex case, you may have difficulty finding a qualified surgeon for $400 for both. 
Boris Volshteyn, MD, MS

Reno Plastic Surgeon
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Low cost ear revision surgery

The cost of sutures alone can run around $100 so I am not sure if looking for a low cost solution is a great idea. If someone is offering a lower cost, they are cutting their expenses somewhere, Think about it.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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It is possible

We in India charge $ 250 for one earlobe & $ 400 for two earlobes,inclusive of other charges.
Anup Dhir, MD

India Plastic Surgeon
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Repairing a gaged ear is different than repairing a torn piercing.

Repairing a gaged ear is different than repairing a torn piercing; it is more difficult and more expensive. I typically charge $400 to repair a torn earlobe; depending on the size and extent of the gage I have charged as much as $1000 for each ear.
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe surgery

Not sure what the motivation is for the low cost repair. That may be per ear. I usually charge around 1000 for both ears. 
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Correcting your ear lobe piercings

Fixing the size of ear lobe ear ring piercings is one of the most common office procedures and plastic surgery. We typically perform this procedure in the office under local anesthesia. We use a technique where we take a small flap of tissue to reconstruct the ear lobe piercing. With this technique, the patient will leave the office wearing a small stud earring. This technique is more effective than the traditional way of opening the entire earlobe and closing it as an incision... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Repairing earlobes after gauges

Repairing an earlobe after you have had gauges is not the same as repairing an earlobe that has had a pierced earring torn out. There's more to it! Don't just shop for price. If you have big gauge holes on both sides, be wary of someone charging you $400 for both. If they're giving you a break because you're enlisting in the Marines, I commend them. But if that's their normal price, I'd go elsewhere!
Douglas J. Mackenzie, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe repair ranges between $200-600 per ear, depending on where you go

The price of $400 that you mentioned could be for one ear. Also, before knowing that is the price, when you actually go to the particular office, they may mention that you need to pay a facility fee and anesthesia fee that could make that much more. Be sure to ask about all the fees. If it is true that the price they gave you is $400 for both ears and no other costs, I would check to see how well they do the procedure. Sometimes, you get what you pay for. Take a look at their results. When... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Price of repair of torn earlobe-$250

My practice charges $250 for a torn earlobe.  The procedure is simple and done under a local anesthetic.  Patients return to work immediately.  The sutures are removed in five to seven days.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Earlobe repairs should not be very costly

We repair torn earlobes no matter what the cost from 350 to 400 dollars. As long as you still have usable earlobes (this is imperative) we can repair gauge holes easily as an office procedure. We use a technique of excising the edges or extra skin that has been stretched and closing the front and back with stitches that are removed at 12 to 14 days. It may be more of your area that the costs are high as we have a naval base here and have repaired many earlobes quite easily under local... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Maybe price shouldn't be the only factor in earlobe repair

If someone is offering to repair both earlobes for $400, I would be suspicious. This is a complicated repair, especially with gauges. Make sure whoever you go to is board certified and don't just go to the cheapest guy in town.
John M. Pierce, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Inexpensive earlobe repair

Dear Doughlyn, I think it will be difficult to find a practicing plastic surgeon who will perform your earlobe repair for $400. I would suggest visiting a resident's cosmetic clinic at a teaching hospital near you. (In NY you should visit NYU.) If you can find a plastic surgery resident who wants to do your surgery, you might get it for around that price, and they certainly should be skilled enough to do a good job. Best regards, Dr.B
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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