I got my earlobes repaired and I'm excited to get them re-pierced. It will be two months in about 4 days. The left feels almost perfect while the right side has a little bit more of a bump. Is it safe to pierce? Also, is it safe to pierce in the same area since that would be most appropriate? Thanks.
Answer: Earlobe Repair Piercing Hello, that's a great question that comes up all the time. Yes, at this point I would offer to re-pierce your earlobes. In general, I would avoid piercing the skin through the closure/scar because it will never have the same strength as the surrounding skin. I also suggest wearing light weight earrings to start (e.g. studs).
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Answer: Earlobe Repair Piercing Hello, that's a great question that comes up all the time. Yes, at this point I would offer to re-pierce your earlobes. In general, I would avoid piercing the skin through the closure/scar because it will never have the same strength as the surrounding skin. I also suggest wearing light weight earrings to start (e.g. studs).
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Answer: Yes, you can repierce now 2 months is long enough. I usually have patients wait 8 weeks. I recommend making the hole just above the scar, in fresh tissue, so that there is more strength. If you pierce in the same area as the previous repair you risk your earrings gradually cheese wiring through again. Also, once your repierced ears have healed, I recommend NOT sleeping with earrings unless they are small studs. As you turn your head from side to side on a pillow, the earring can tug and stretch the hole out.
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Answer: Yes, you can repierce now 2 months is long enough. I usually have patients wait 8 weeks. I recommend making the hole just above the scar, in fresh tissue, so that there is more strength. If you pierce in the same area as the previous repair you risk your earrings gradually cheese wiring through again. Also, once your repierced ears have healed, I recommend NOT sleeping with earrings unless they are small studs. As you turn your head from side to side on a pillow, the earring can tug and stretch the hole out.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Ear piercing after earlobe repair Yes. However, we advise patients to refrain from piercing the affected ear for 3-6 months after earlobe repair surgery. Occasionally, I may recommend earlobe rejuvenation with the aid of a dermal filler in order to increase the tensile strength of the earlobe and prevent future tears.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Ear piercing after earlobe repair Yes. However, we advise patients to refrain from piercing the affected ear for 3-6 months after earlobe repair surgery. Occasionally, I may recommend earlobe rejuvenation with the aid of a dermal filler in order to increase the tensile strength of the earlobe and prevent future tears.
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October 16, 2023
Answer: It is safe to pierce your ear once healed. Recommend to wait about 6 weeks post op 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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October 16, 2023
Answer: It is safe to pierce your ear once healed. Recommend to wait about 6 weeks post op 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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October 8, 2023
Answer: Ear piercing after earlobe repair Hello,
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October 8, 2023
Answer: Ear piercing after earlobe repair Hello,
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September 20, 2023
Answer: Ear piercing after earlobe repair. Is it safe to pierce? Thank you for your question. We usually have our patients wait 3 months before re-piercing the earlobe, and 3 mm from the repair. Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist (ENT). They will help you make a plan to achieve your goals.
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September 20, 2023
Answer: Ear piercing after earlobe repair. Is it safe to pierce? Thank you for your question. We usually have our patients wait 3 months before re-piercing the earlobe, and 3 mm from the repair. Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist (ENT). They will help you make a plan to achieve your goals.
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