How long after earlobe surgery can I re pierce my earlobes? (Photo)

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.

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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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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! 

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!

There is no set time. Most people wait 6-8 weeks for incision to heal prior to re-piercing.
Pej Aflaki, M.D.
Johns Hopkins-trained plastic surgeon

I ask my patients to wait 3 months to have the ears repierced.  This allows the scar tissue to mature and increases the predictability of the piercing. 

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Most patients can have their ears re-pierced 3 months after surgery assuming an uncomplicated recovery. 

Thanks for your question.  I recommend my patients wait 3 months prior to re-piercing there years. I would defer from disrupting your scar prior to then.  The scar will get better with time. Best of luck!

I typically wait until 6 weeks after earlobe repair to re-pierce the ears, and I make sure not to re-pierce directly in the incision line that was just repaired. Every surgeon has their own postoperative protocols, however, and you should discuss re-piercing with the surgeon who performed  your earlobe repair. Regarding the scar, it can take an entire year for a scar to fully mature and fade. While it is impossible to create a skin incision without also creating a scar, a skilled surgeon should be able to perform the procedure in such a way that the scar will be essentially imperceptible once it is completely healed.
Best wishes,

Dear skakzils,you should fully healed before considering piercing. Every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery