How much would it cost to sew up stretched ears?

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I'm currently looking a job and have my ear lobes stretched to 1 1/4 inch. I was wondering how much it would cost to get this procedure, because it is hard to find a decent job with big stretched ears.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Geographic costs and names of
experienced doctors can be found on Real Self or the websites for the American
Society of plastic surgeons for the American Society of aesthetic plastic
surgery

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

The cost for earlobe repair is a common question. Earlobes requiring repair can be from a variety of reasons. Some may include a torn earlobe from a pulled earring, gauged earlobes that are now unwanted, facelift surgery causing pulled earlobes, or just simply elongated from older age. Because of the variety of different causes, earlobe repair may vary in complexity. A price range would be $500-$900 per earlobe. This will vary also depending on the region of the country you are in and the surgeon's expertise. I have use some special techniques to minimize scarring and notching that can be seen if not reconstructed in experienced hands. This repair can be performed comfortably under local anesthesia to avoid any additional fees such as anesthesia fees. Earlobes can be re-pierced 6 weeks later if desired. Consult with an experienced board certified facial plastic / plastic surgeon in you area.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

The closure of gauged earlobes usually takes about an hour and can be performed in the office setting using a local anesthetic.Generally, the larger the gauged piercings, the longer the procedure takes. Closing a gauged ear lobe is technically more challenging than closing a simple split or torn ear lobe. Skin in both the vertical and horizontal directions often needs to be removed in order to give you a pleasing natural shape.The closure of both will likely cost between $600-$1,000 Best of luck to you!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The cost of torn earlobe repair will depend on the type of tear and whether the tear is complete or incomplete. This is usually an outpatient procedure. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

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.Cost varies according to surgeon and geographic area. Here is a link to averages costs.For more details, see two or more board certified plastic surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation.I hope this helps. Best wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

You are not alone.  I have seen many patients who, for the same reasons you describe, wish to have gauged ear lobes repaired.  It is a great procedure that can restore the ear lobe to a “normal” appearance".  Care must be taken during this procedure to avoid reducing the size of the ear and/or creating a notch/ depressed appearance in the area of the rim of the ear lobe.   It is usually done under local anesthesia with very high patient satisfaction rates. Costs of surgery range from $500-$1000  for both ears, in our practice.  Best wishes.

Trenton C. Jones, MD · Answer

While seemingly rebellious, cool, and avant-garde, sometimes large ear gauges make finding a professional job outside of Hot Topic difficult.  Don't let a fashion statement you've grown out of affect your future career options. This procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, requires less than one hour, and is effective for ear lobes torn completely through as well. We charge $600 for both ears.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Repairing a stretched earlobe will vary depending upon the repair needed. Usually in NY a simple ear repair could run $500-$1000.

John F. Reinisch, MD · Answer

It would be nice to see a pogo of your ear lobes to give you an accurate cost of surgery.In general, the surgery can be done as an office surgery under local anesthesia for $850 for both ears.

How much would it cost to sew up stretched ears?

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