How Much to Have Earlobe Hole Closed?

asked 7 months ago by Kintorrance in Torrance, ca
Latest answer by Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
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Tags: male, Asian, costs

I used to have size 0 plugs about 4-5 years ago. I have taken them out and the holes remain which are shown in the picture. I am looking to start my career and would hate to have this affect any interview I go on. how much would this cost me to have fixed? i reside in the Torrance(los angeles) area.

7 answers to How Much to Have Earlobe Hole Closed?

Procedure to fix ear lobe hole

It is not uncommon for a patient to seek repair of an earlobe hole especially in the situation that you are in . We commonly repair this problem as an office based procedure under local anesthesia. It is some times possible to only excise the hole and then repair the front and back of the earlobe. If there is any distortion of the lobe then sometimes a more extensive procedure is necessary. see video

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Repair of Damaged Ear Lobes

We commonly repair gauge holes and torn holes in the ear lobe. We fix these in the office so their is no anesthesia fee. Prices start around $300 but goes up depending on the size of the hole and complexity of the situation. Find someone you trust and with a significant amount of experience. Good luck!

Hannah Vargas, MD
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

The cost should be around 500-2500 depending on who you go to

This should be an easy repair. I would base my decision on all the factors not just price. The less expensive route could turn out to be alot more expensive with issues with the closure and repair. Below is a video to illustrate our answer better. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to help you find us. see video

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ear closing costs

You are wise to close the ear plug hole before starting your career. IN NY, the fee for this surgery would be $750. In the particular area of your hole, the fee may be higher due to complexity.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.foresthillsplasticsurgery.com

Earring hole closure depends on the size of the hole, etc.

Earring hole closure depends on the size of the hole, etc. If you are not going to wear earrings again, then the closure is about $500. For larger holes the cost goes up dramatically if the person wants to wear earrings.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Closing ear piercings?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Closing ear piercings is a very commonly performed procedure done under local anesthesia with no recovery time. 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

Cost for closing ear lobe holes can vary

Depending on who you go to, repairing ear lobe holes can cost $300 per hole and up. If you have it done in a dermatologist's office, under local anesthetic, it will cost much less than if you have it done in a surgery center. Typically dermatologist's are less expensive as we do multiple small procedures like this all day long but that may not always be the case. For holes such as yours that are not too large and are not torn through the bottom of the... more

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

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