How Much Does It Cost for Gauged Earlobe Reconstruction?

Thank you for your question and photo.  We typically do this procedure in our office under local anesthesia.  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 vary from city to city.  Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist (ENT).  They will help you make a plan to achieve your goals.
Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgery

Ear Lobe surgery cost varies significantly for a number of good reasons: Prices vary greatly because the surgery itself encompasses a wide range of techniques that can be performed to different extents. My recommendation is to first find the most qualified surgeons where you want the surgery performed that are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or Facial Plastic Surgeon you trust, then compare prices between them. See the below link on suggestions on how to find the most qualified plastic surgeon for your procedure. General Factors that influence the price of plastic surgery include:1. Location - Most procedures will be performed in a doctor’s office where costs can be contained. If not will it be performed in a hospital or an independent out- patient facility? Geographical location also has a significant influence. RealSelf has average charges for most areas of the USA.2. Type of Anesthesia – local anesthesia is typical and less costly. If IV sedation or General Anesthesia is used: Will a board certified anesthesiologist, nurse anesthetist, or an RN be used? 3. Experience and training of your surgeon. The best and longest trained is most often a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery 4. Length and Complexity of Surgery - how difficult will your surgery be and how long it will take, etc. #earlobesurgery#earloberepair#earloberepaircost

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 Our office specializes in earlobe repair in Los Angeles. Depending on the size of the earlobes and the amount of skin redundancy, the earlobes can be removed as an outpatient procedure in a clinic setting. Most earlobe repairs can be quite inexpensive. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

The cost of reconstructing a gauged earlobe will vary depending on the extent of damage, the amount of scar tissue and the complexity of the repair. The patient's desire to re-pierce or re-gauge the ear in the future also affects the technique used to reconstruct the lobe. Depending on these factors, as well as the part of the country you are in, the cost of reconstructing a gauged earlobe can vary from $400-$1000 per earlobe. I would recommend having a consult with an experienced board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon in order to evaluate the best surgical options in your individual case. Good luck!

Repair of earlobe deformities is a common request and a relatively simple procedure to have performed. . Most of the cases are torn earlobes where a person's earring splits the edge of the lobe. Some people call this a "Pacman" deformity. This usually takes about 15 minutes to repair and the cost is around 250 per side. More complex repairs, such as required to close gauge holes would cost more depending on the complexity. In my practice I have realized that most patients requesting this repair are young men who don't have a lot of money or are trying to enlist in the military. For this reason, I keep the price reasonable, about $300 to 400 per side. I have heard of surgeons charging as much as $1000 per side which is ridiculous. Once a surgeon has done a lot of these, they become pretty straightforward.

Some earlobes are significantly distorted and therefore require a more complex repair. Usually the cost is between $750-$900 per earlobe. Results can be very good but the earlobe will generally be smaller.
 

1. The procedure is done in the office

2. The Cost is around $900 depending on how complicated it is and the amount of  "reconstructing" needed to    recreate a normal shape

The cost of a guaged ear lobule repair such as the one illustrated here will run around $500 to $800 per ear lobule.

In Colorado, this service is offered for $400 to $800 per ear, depending upon the complexity of the closure. Simple excision of the skin periphery and closure of the hole is a bit cheaper. However, you can end up with an irregular earlobe and a long scar if the lower region is severely deformed. It may be best to surgically remove the skin excess here in order to regain a smooth and even earlobe.