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How Much Does It Cost to Have Gauged Ears Fixed?

asked 1 year ago by Jacob Crichton in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Latest answer by Laurence Weider, MD
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Tags: costs, gauge, piercing

I was wondering if the size of the gauge would make a difference in the price? I'm currently waiting on my ears to heal so I can ship off to basic and I want to get it done ASAP. I stopped at a 2G which is considered the point of no return but they have healed back to a 10G and aren't that visible but my recruiter informed that if there is any light showing through them I won't be eligible. So how much does it roughly cost?

13 answers to How Much Does It Cost to Have Gauged Ears Fixed?

Repair of gauged earlobes

Recently, I have seen several patients who want to have gauged earlobes repaired so that they can be eligible for military service or another job. Here is my advice.: 1. Remove the gauges and let the holes shrink down for at least a month. 2. Once the hole stops getting smaller, consult with a board certified PS. 3. The size of the defect (hole) will likely make a difference in the price of the repair. The more complex the repair and the more time it takes, the more it will... more

Laurence Weider, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Gauged ear repair

I usually charge $850-1200 but you can certainly find someone to do a simple closure for around $350-500 but is unlikely to offer an aesthetic result. All the best, Rian A. Maercks M.D.

Rian Maercks, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Earlobe repair $

Earlobe repair costs, on average, $750 per ear, although this is subject to variation depending upon the size of the defect and any other complicating factors. I normally discount bilateral ear repairs. If a patient has more than one laceration in the same ear which requires repair, generally, this would require two procedures about eight weeks apart to produce the best possible result. This procedure is performed in my accredited operating room under local... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Ear lobe Repair costs

Generally, this procedure costs $500-1000 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

Earlobe repair

While prices may vary, the repair of an earlobe is generally quite simple and price is pretty consistent despite the size of the hole. I generally charge $600 for 1 ear, $900 for both. The procedure is down as an outpatient, in office, with local anesthesia, and patients can generally resume full activity right away.

Jeffrey C. Poole, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Earlobes are fast, easy and inexpensive.

The procedure is so minor, that it can be done in a treatment room under local anesthesia. That's why we did it live on TV for The Doctors show. It costs about $800 and up, and it's easier than you might think. Fortunately, the problem with these ears is too much tissue, which isn't such a problem. Reconstructing defects in which there isn't enough tissue is much harder.

Ritu Chopra, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Both gauged and split earlobe repair is not expensive.

This operation does require good technique and fine sutures for the best (not the cheapest) result. That being said, any qualified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon has lots of experience with this procedure. Most will charge around $300 to $400 for one ear, and $500 to $700 for both (done under local anesthesia as an office procedure). Don't go to the hospital or free standing hospital surgicenter unless you are absolutely sure you have TOTAL costs (not just your... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Guaged ear lobule closure costs

This can vary tremendously and prices can range from $400 to $800 per ear lobule. I would contact several physician's offices for quotes but be cautious abou tchoosing the lowest priced provider.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Repairing gauge ear lobes

The best thing to do first is to keep the gauges out of your ears so that the hole can shrink down as much as possible, then they can be repaired under local anesthesia.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Correction of gauged earlobes

The cost to have dilated earlobes corrected will vary depending on the degree to which they are stretched. Typically, I charge $500-$1000. This can be done in the office under local anesthesia.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

Fixing Gauge Ear Lobes

Hi Jacob, Once the ears are no longer intentionally stretched, the skin naturally shrinks back down in size gradually. Further plastic surgery may be required to fully close the ear lobe hold. Torn, split, or enlarge ear lobes are commonly seen in women who wears large earring, have metal allergy, or have an injury. Ear lobe repair is typically performed in the office via local anesthesia. The cost of plastic surgery varies greatly, but it's usually similar for... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Repair of gauge earlobes - cost of repair

Gauge earlobe repair can be performed for under $1,000, depending on individual patient characteristics. I would seek an experienced surgeon who is familiar with the technique.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Cost of Ear Lobe Gauge Repair

The cost of earlobe gauge repair will depend on what needs to be done. In my practice at this point, for simple gauge repair, I charge $500 for one ear and $750 for two. In some cases, the price is more because it takes several operations to repair the damage.

D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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