Can my earlobe be repierced in same area after repair? (Photo)

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Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. You can not re-pierce over a scar. But you can likely get your ear pierced again adjacent to the scar. In some offices, your surgeon can pierce your ear for you. Good luck

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multilayered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.

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Charles K. Lee, MD, FACS · Answer

After an ear lobe repair/reconstruction, the scar tissue on the lobe is not as healthy or strong as the native skin.   I will ask my patients who had their ear lobe reconstructed to come back to see me after 6 months and will do the piercing for them in my office; at that time, we will discuss their desired location and stay at least 2-5 millimeters away from the scar line.

Jon Kurkjian, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
Every plastic surgery office has their own set of pre and post operative instructions that they recommend their patients follow. It is most important to follow the instructions of your surgeon.

Kapil Saigal, MD, FACS · Answer

You can repierce your earlobes in the area of your repair near the scar tissue approximately 2 months following surgery.  Be sure to discuss this with your surgeon.  Best of luck to you.

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