My Ears Are Pierced Too High and I Would Like to Close Andd Repierce in a Lower Positiondifferent Spot

asked 5 months ago by Teribithia in Glendale, AZ
Latest answer by Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
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My Ears Are Pierced Too High and I Would Like to Close Andd Repierce in a Lower Positiondifferent Spot, Is This Possible?

6 answers to My Ears Are Pierced Too High and I Would Like to Close Andd Repierce in a Lower Positiondifferent Spot

Relocating Ear Piercing

If you have had your ears pierced and would like them to be relocated, this is possible. Instead of having a split or torn earlobe, it sounds like you want the piercing repositioned. However, please consult with a board certified specialist who can consult with you and help guide you to the best course of action.

Kimberly Lee, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Earlobe repair

Repairing earlobe problems is generally fairly easy to perform under local anesthesia in an office setting. In your case, I would simply cut out the old earlobe hole and suture the edges back together. After three weeks, I would repierce your earlobe in a new location.

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Repiercing to the proper position is possible

Yes this is a commonly done procedure. We use a small amount of xylocaine injection to numb the area make a small incision up to the old whole area and then close the area of incision with a suture. The sutures remain in for approximately a week and the area heals quite quickly as far as redness or visualization of the incision. However you do need to wait a few months for them to be completely healed inside and out before properly repiercing them. Best regards

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ear piercing do-over

New ear piercing holes can always be added to an earlobe but it is important to keep the new hole at least a few millimeters away from the old hole, even if the old hole is closed up. An experienced dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon can remove the old hole but it will always be a weaker area. If you pierce too close to the old hole a pull on an earring in the new hole can rip through the old hole and create a large, deformed space.

Lorrie Klein, MD
Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

Closing ear piercing

Closing a high ear piercing is very possible. If the piercing is in the cartilage, this is a little more difficult, but can be done.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Closing Ear Piercing?

Thank you for the question. “Split” earlobes can be easily reconstructed under local anesthesia with minimal risk and recovery time. It is important to re-approximate the curved earlobe precisely to avoid step off or other visible deformity. Re-piercing is probably best delayed a few months if the new piercing site is that all close to the closed site. I would suggest a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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