Am I a candidate for earlobe repair? (Photo)

Hello,

And thank you for the question.

Based on your photo, you appear to be a good candidate for earlobe reconstruction surgery. It can sometimes be covered by insurance.

It is usually safe to re-pierce the earlobes 6-8 weeks following earlobe repair surgery.

I typically recommend to re-pierce right next to the preexisting scar because the tissues are the strongest there.

I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon for best cosmetic results.

I hope this helps.

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yes, you are an excellent candidate for earlobe repair. It can be done under local anesthesia and costs $500 per ear.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It appears that there is an elongated primary piercing hole in the ear lobe. This is a very common situation and sometimes the tear goes completely through the ear lobe. To repair this is a relatively simple procedure that most plastic surgeons perform commonly. It can be performed with a local anesthesia and consists mainly of sewing closed the hole. In order to do that, the surgeon must trim the edges of the hole to allow it to adhere when sutured together. In my practice, sutures are out in six days. We repierce the earlobe after about six weeks. Most patients find this a relatively simple process.