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Boston Doctor Recommendations for Closing Gauged Earlobes

asked 1 year ago by mzmo in Boston, MA
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 462 times
Tags: closed, doctor referral, gauge, piercing

Looking for Experience Board Cert.surgeon for Closing Guaged Earlobes in Boston Area

6 answers to Boston Doctor Recommendations for Closing Gauged Earlobes

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Earlobe repair in Boston

Boston is full of board certified plastic surgeons so you should have no difficulty whatsoever in finding a skilled physician to perform an earlobe repair. The websites of all the academic centers, ASPS and ASAPS would be good starting points.
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Repair of Stretched Ear Lobes

Thank you for the question. There are many good board-certified plastic surgeons in your area. You should do your due diligence by checking with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Only by visiting the surgeon's website or office will you learn of his/her specific experience and skill. The repair of the stretched envelope is a great procedure that can restore the ear lobe to a “normal” appearance". Must be taken during this procedure... more
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Board certified plastic surgeons

The following are excellent  board certified plastic surgeons in the Boston area: W. Gerald Austen, Jr. Yoon Chun Elof Eriksson Dan Driscoll Bernie Lee
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Ear lobe repair experts

There are different levels of ear lobe repairs from the more simple closure of an enlarged ear ring hole to the more complex repair of gauge induced holes. The gauge repair is more complex because the ear lobe itself has been significantly stretched. The enlargement will depend upon how large of a gauge was worn and determines the complexity of the repair.     Check with you local facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons to see if they have experience with these types... more
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Repairing ear lobes

Gauges add another level of complexity to repair. To start you can go to the ASPS or ASAPS webisie and find a plastic surgeon in your area.
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Boston Facial Plastic Surgery Recommendation

I would recommend you consult with Dr. Richard Gliklich at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. He is a dedicated specialist in facial plastic surgery.

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