About How Much Would It Cost to Get my Gauges Closed?

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

Thank you for your question.Ear lobe repair is very straight forward and can be performed under local anesthetic in the office. It doesn't take very long and typically sutures (stitches) can be removed in about a week.For more details, see
two or more board certified plastic surgeons in your area for a complete
evaluation.I hope this helps. Best wishes!

Ear lobe repair is a fairly straightforward surgery but not all repairs heal well so going to a well informed and experienced surgeon is of paramount importance. Ear lobe trauma secondary to gauge use is common and a common request before starting school, a new job, or joining the military. Ear lobes stretched by gauges are stretched and thinner with some scar tissue to account for the stretching. Repairs range from $500-$1500 per earlobe in Atlanta.

-The closure of gauged earlobes usually takes less than an hour and can be performed in the office using a local anesthetic.
-Generally, the larger the gauged piercings, the longer the procedure may take.
-Depending on where you live, the closure of both will likely cost between $600-$1,000
-Best of luck to you!

This is an increasingly common request as each branch of the service is changing their requirements for enlistees. It sounds like your piercings/ gauges are on the small side. Depending upon your location and the office you choose, you can expect to pay somewhere between $500-1000. You can typically immediately return to the recruiter to get the ball rolling with enlistment. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSWeber Facial Plastic Surgery