How much would it cost to fix my ear lobe? (photo)

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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

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

For a split earlobe piercing like you have, we charge $550. The repair takes less than 1/2 hour and is performed in our office's procedure room using a local anesthetic.  The procedure is almost painless.We use dissolvable sutures, so no sutures need to be removed. At 6 weeks the earlobe may be re-pierced. Price will vary depending on regional location and whom you see. Best of luck to you!

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a common procedure that most people don’t even know is an option.This can typically be done in the office under local anesthesia and cost is about $600. Usually there are no drains, no outside stitches, and patients can go out in public the same day, although I usually recommend they low for the first couple days. Most of the initial swelling is from the numbing medicine and your body absorbs it within the first 4-6 hours. Obviously the body heals with swelling and inflammation and usually that maxes out at two days and then starts getting better. Most of these patients take no pain medicine and usually feel very comfortable going out in public within a few days.  I usually call my patients the night of surgery and check on them the next day. If everything is fine the next day, I then let them shower and they do not need a dressing over their incisions. They can usually start using make up after a few days.  At the two week check up, I usually have people start working out and then after six weeks they can do whatever they want. I routinely tell people to take a few days to a week off work and to hide out but some people are very nervous especially celebrities and I usually tell them to hide out for two weeks. As with any scar on the human body, initially scars are red, hard and raised and it typically takes six months to a year for them to become a soft thin white line. Additionally with recovery, there're many things we do to expedite healing such as nerve blocks during surgery, oral supplements, skin care and scar therapy recommendations, lymphatic massage sessions that are included in our pricing.I strongly feel that it's very important to have an honest conversation with your surgeon about your particular situation, lifestyle, work environment and specifically which procedures you're having done so that you both have the most honest answer about your recovery and are realistic with expectations and results.I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of otoplasty and split earlobe surgery.I hope this helps and wish you all the best in your surgery and event. If it does, please take a moment to up vote this answer on the “respond” button on the top right.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Repairing torn earlobes is a very common surgical procedure that can be done in the office.  The cost will vary by surgeon, but in general, the cost should be in the hundreds of dollars and not more.  I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon.

Kapil Saigal, MD, FACS · Answer

Closing the defect for a split earlobe is often straightforward and can be performed in the office under local anesthesia.  Generally these procedures range between $600-1000, and it would be best to discuss your case with a specialist. Good look!

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