Whats the average cost for an earlobe bump removal? Where should I go? (Photo)

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Ive had it forever and about a year ago i tried to popit/removeIt and made it more visible, now it really bothers me, it doesnt hurt it just gives me 0 confidence. A doctor told me it wasnt a harmful bump but now i want to get rid of it.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Earlobe repair is a common procedure in our plastic surgery office. I employ a technique that involves removing the excess scar tissue and reapproximating the tissue planes in multiple layers to recontour the earlobe after gauges, torn earlobes, or stretched out earlobes. Sometimes, the same procedure is used to restore contour to a pixie ear after facelift surgery or facial surgery. Gauge correction is a popular treatment. Insurance typically does not cover the procedure in California, but it all depends on your insurance policy. Costs are typically between six hundred dollars and one thousand dollars depending on the complexity of the repair. Pixie ear repair involves correction of the facelift flap and is a more complex procedure that requires anesthesia. Aftercare for earlobe repair involves proper wound care, Plato’s Scar Serum at least twice daily, with repiercing of the earlobe if requested, in 6 weeks. It is best to have a plastic surgeon perform the procedure and help with scars in the post-procedure period. Plato’s Scar Serum, wound care, and Neosporin are used.

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Dr. Karamanoukian

Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Answer

This is a minor procedure that i perform frequently at my clinic. The average cost is $500 - $750 for a lump of that size. Its an outpatient procedure and shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.

M. Dean Vistnes, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon as pricing varies from surgeon to surgeon. This sounds like something fairly simple. Good luck, Dean Vistnes.Vistnes Plastic SurgerySan Francisco Bay Area#drdeanvistnes #realself #earloberepair

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