I was wondering if you would always have to get surgery after stretching your earlobes. I have heard from others that depending on how big you stretch them, they will shrink down but I want to make sure with a professional. I will attach a picture that shows the top size i would like to go to. So in other words, will they ever close up if ear lobes are stretched, if not will they ever shrink down to a normal ear piercing size like 18mm?
Answer: Ear lobe reduction There will be a modest shrinkage of the size of the holes once the gauge is removed. However, for larger holes this is usually not cosmetically satisfactory. There are a variety of surgical techniques available to completely close the hole while maintaining a pleasing contour for the ear lobe. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort.
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Answer: Ear lobe reduction There will be a modest shrinkage of the size of the holes once the gauge is removed. However, for larger holes this is usually not cosmetically satisfactory. There are a variety of surgical techniques available to completely close the hole while maintaining a pleasing contour for the ear lobe. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort.
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Gauge piercing They will shrink a small amount but it all depends on how much they were stretched and for how long. I would wait 3 months before proceeding with any procedures to correct the remaining defect.
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Gauge piercing They will shrink a small amount but it all depends on how much they were stretched and for how long. I would wait 3 months before proceeding with any procedures to correct the remaining defect.
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Answer: Can undergo earlobe repair surgery to get them back to desired look Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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Answer: Can undergo earlobe repair surgery to get them back to desired look Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Gauges and earlobes The earlobes can shrink back a bit but it’s hard to predict by how much and if it would be to a point where you’d be happy.
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Gauges and earlobes The earlobes can shrink back a bit but it’s hard to predict by how much and if it would be to a point where you’d be happy.
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September 20, 2018
Answer: Will stretched earlobes return to their normal size? This is a great question! The short answer is "no". The minor trauma causes permanent damage to the tissues of the earlobe. Excess collagen fibers are deposited in the form of firm scar tissue that generally does not retract, or "shrink", back the normal size of the earlobe. I've performed hundreds of earlobe repairs for stretched earlobes and there is always a ring of firm scar tissue just beneath the skin surrounding the stretched portion of the earlobe- even in the smallest of stretched, or gauged, earlobes. Fortunately, the earlobe repair surgery can easily be performed in the office, under local anesthesia. Earlobe repair surgery is relatively inexpensive, has minimal to no "down-time" and very little pain. If you are interested in having the earlobe repaired be sure to consult with a board-certified surgeon that performs a large number of earlobe repair procedures. It would also be helpful to review at least a small portfolio of the surgeons own earlobe repair before and after photographs.
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September 20, 2018
Answer: Will stretched earlobes return to their normal size? This is a great question! The short answer is "no". The minor trauma causes permanent damage to the tissues of the earlobe. Excess collagen fibers are deposited in the form of firm scar tissue that generally does not retract, or "shrink", back the normal size of the earlobe. I've performed hundreds of earlobe repairs for stretched earlobes and there is always a ring of firm scar tissue just beneath the skin surrounding the stretched portion of the earlobe- even in the smallest of stretched, or gauged, earlobes. Fortunately, the earlobe repair surgery can easily be performed in the office, under local anesthesia. Earlobe repair surgery is relatively inexpensive, has minimal to no "down-time" and very little pain. If you are interested in having the earlobe repaired be sure to consult with a board-certified surgeon that performs a large number of earlobe repair procedures. It would also be helpful to review at least a small portfolio of the surgeons own earlobe repair before and after photographs.
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September 3, 2018
Answer: Earlobe Repair Stretched earlobes will shrink a bit, but not much. Surgery would be the only way to ensure that the lobes shrink to the desired size. The good news is that the surgical repair is quick and easy under local anesthesia. Surgical technique is important to achieve the best aesthetic result in the end.
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September 3, 2018
Answer: Earlobe Repair Stretched earlobes will shrink a bit, but not much. Surgery would be the only way to ensure that the lobes shrink to the desired size. The good news is that the surgical repair is quick and easy under local anesthesia. Surgical technique is important to achieve the best aesthetic result in the end.
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