I had surgery to reduce the lobes because they were really long and hanging...Also will this scar ever go away? I tried putting an earring inside after a month and it didn't work....
Answer: Earlobe Repair and Re-piercing 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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Answer: Earlobe Repair and Re-piercing 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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November 28, 2018
Answer: How long after earlobe surgery can I re pierce my earlobes? Thank you for the question.
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November 28, 2018
Answer: How long after earlobe surgery can I re pierce my earlobes? Thank you for the question.
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March 1, 2018
Answer: Earlobe surgery Hi there and thanks for your question and photo! I typically tell patients to wait 6 weeks before we can re-pierce your earlobes. I also recommend that you put a silicone scar cream on your earlobes to help minimize the scarring. Best of luck!
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March 1, 2018
Answer: Earlobe surgery Hi there and thanks for your question and photo! I typically tell patients to wait 6 weeks before we can re-pierce your earlobes. I also recommend that you put a silicone scar cream on your earlobes to help minimize the scarring. Best of luck!
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Repiercing After Earlobe Repair Thanks for your question and posting your photo. I am unsure of you not being able to put earrings on after a month. Did the original hole close up? Or did you try and repierce them? Depending on patient preference, I can either repierce at the time of repair or wait 6-8 weeks after adequate healing has taken place. Good luck!
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Repiercing After Earlobe Repair Thanks for your question and posting your photo. I am unsure of you not being able to put earrings on after a month. Did the original hole close up? Or did you try and repierce them? Depending on patient preference, I can either repierce at the time of repair or wait 6-8 weeks after adequate healing has taken place. Good luck!
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October 12, 2017
Answer: When can ear be re-pierced after earlobe surgery? Earlobe repair or reduction surgery will take some time to heal. I have patients return in 3 months after all stitches have been removed from the procedure to re-pierce the ears. Good luck.
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October 12, 2017
Answer: When can ear be re-pierced after earlobe surgery? Earlobe repair or reduction surgery will take some time to heal. I have patients return in 3 months after all stitches have been removed from the procedure to re-pierce the ears. Good luck.
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