is it normal to have the pointy look after an earlobe repair? (photo)

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Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

After repair, your ear lobe will change shape during the healing process. It is possible for it to develop a pointy appearance, but you must first ensure that the majority of healing is completed. I generally would not consider a revision until six months after surgery and after extensive scar therapy. If you do have a point to your ear lobe after all of these treatments, a simple revision is absolutely fine. I wish you the best!

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

Steps can be taken to avoid the pointy look.  However, a minor revision should be all that you need to alleviate this issue.  Talk to your plastic surgeon.  I'm sure they will likely not charge you for a revision granted that enough time has passed since your initial repair.  Take care and good luck.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

Based upon the photo you have provided it is difficult to say for sure what is going on, but pointy ear lobes after ear lobe repair should be avoided by plastic surgeons.I repair a lot of stretched and gauged earlobe piercings, and I have found that in order to avoid the pointy look, tissue must be removed in both the vertical and horizontal directions from the ear lobe piercing. By doing this, a nice round look is produced. Thanks for sharing.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Yes, the earlobes can look pointy transciently but that usually corrects as the scar contracts.

To be sure, return to see your surgeon and follow instructions.

I hope this helps.

Nicolas M. Hynes, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, the earlobe should be nicely rounded after repair.  If it is truly pointed (difficult to see in foto), a minor revision might be required.

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