My ears were stretched up to 7/16ths of an inch for a week, but I spent a while at 3/8ths of an inch as well (00g) and now I have been trying to downsize for two months. Should I wait longer before pursuing surgery to reconstruct my ears? Also, because the holes are now so small, would the surgery have to involve cutting the earlobe in half and sewing it around again - is there a procedure where the hole can just be sewn together, because the hole never augmented the natural size of my earlobe.
Answer: Stretched ears. Surgery the only way to correct this? Will surgery involve cutting into my ear or can it just be sewn? Thank you for your question. We typically do this procedure in our office under local anesthesia. We try and not cut through the entire earlobe, unless we have to. We usually close the incision in layers to take the tension off of the incision. This usually leads to a nicer incision line. Please call the office for more details and the current costs. Costs will typically depend on the complexity, and how much time, the procedure will take. Costs will vary from city to city. 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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Answer: Stretched ears. Surgery the only way to correct this? Will surgery involve cutting into my ear or can it just be sewn? Thank you for your question. We typically do this procedure in our office under local anesthesia. We try and not cut through the entire earlobe, unless we have to. We usually close the incision in layers to take the tension off of the incision. This usually leads to a nicer incision line. Please call the office for more details and the current costs. Costs will typically depend on the complexity, and how much time, the procedure will take. Costs will vary from city to city. 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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July 20, 2017
Answer: Earlobe gauge scar repair in Los Angeles The earlobe has shrunk in size and can accommodate a minor surgical procedure to repair the earlobe gauge scar. I perform these under local anesthesia with amazing results. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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July 20, 2017
Answer: Earlobe gauge scar repair in Los Angeles The earlobe has shrunk in size and can accommodate a minor surgical procedure to repair the earlobe gauge scar. I perform these under local anesthesia with amazing results. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
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July 11, 2017
Answer: Earlobe Repair Under Local Anaesthetic Thank you for your question. Split earlobes are very common and typically occur as a result of wearing heavy earrings for long periods of time. The pierced earlobe gradually gets stretched until it is totally torn through, causing a split earlobe. Earlobe repair and reduction surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can effectively reshape the earlobes to a more aesthetically pleasing look. The procedure will be a walk in walk out treatment that can really change your day to day living and allow you to wear your hair up and be able to wear earrings again. The hole can be sutured with local anaesthetic. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve. All The Best
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July 11, 2017
Answer: Earlobe Repair Under Local Anaesthetic Thank you for your question. Split earlobes are very common and typically occur as a result of wearing heavy earrings for long periods of time. The pierced earlobe gradually gets stretched until it is totally torn through, causing a split earlobe. Earlobe repair and reduction surgery is a cosmetic surgery procedure that can effectively reshape the earlobes to a more aesthetically pleasing look. The procedure will be a walk in walk out treatment that can really change your day to day living and allow you to wear your hair up and be able to wear earrings again. The hole can be sutured with local anaesthetic. Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve. All The Best
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June 21, 2017
Answer: Stretched ears. Surgery the only way to correct this? Will surgery involve cutting into my ear or can it just be sewn? Thank you for the question.
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June 21, 2017
Answer: Stretched ears. Surgery the only way to correct this? Will surgery involve cutting into my ear or can it just be sewn? Thank you for the question.
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May 26, 2017
Answer: Earlobe repair Good question. Surgery is the only solution you have. They cant just be sewn together without a cut though. You either need to take out a V wedge of skin or core out the center and then in both cases sew the cut edges closed. It is pretty simple for the experienced surgeon and performed under local anesthesia.
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May 26, 2017
Answer: Earlobe repair Good question. Surgery is the only solution you have. They cant just be sewn together without a cut though. You either need to take out a V wedge of skin or core out the center and then in both cases sew the cut edges closed. It is pretty simple for the experienced surgeon and performed under local anesthesia.
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