How To Find an Experienced Surgeon to Repair Strechted Earlobes?

asked 5 months ago by Clifton Springs
Latest answer by Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
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Tags: choosing a surgeon, stretched

my son had his ears gauged about 4 years ago. they are quite large. He would now like them repaired and I need to find someone that has experience in doing this, where do I start looking?

6 answers to How To Find an Experienced Surgeon to Repair Strechted Earlobes?

Stretched earlobes

There are several techniques used to close earlobes distorted by age or large gauge piercings. Most board-certified plastic surgeons should be able to perform the repair. It does not require specialized training.

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Ear lobe repair following the us of gauges

The repair of a enlarged earlobe due to gauges can be difficult to repair. There are many different plastic surgical techniques that can be performed to correct this problem. Most involve removing the excess and over stretched earlobe skin and performing a repair. Most plastic surgeons with experience in ear lobe repair will be able to perform this procedure for you. I have included a video on the procedure in general see video

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Repair of Stretched Earlobes?

Check with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and/or and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for appropriate training and credentials. Then, make sure you see lots of examples of the surgeons work in pictures ( better yet meet with patients who have had similar procedures). Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Earlobe Gauge Repair

This is something that can be successfully performed. Look for a surgeon who performs torn earlobe repair or stretched earlobe repair.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Many facial plastic and general plastic surgeons will be able to assist you.

Earlobe surgery is so very common, that most surgeons do not even bother to market for it. This may lead you to think they do not offer the service. If you are not sure who to go to in your area, consider asking your family doctor for a referral.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Ear repair

Ear gauges stretch the ear lobes and can make it difficult to repair. I have done a number of these. I usually have patients remove the gauges for 6-8 weeks before repairing the ears. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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