If i get my left ear piercing closed after 6 years will i still be able to get it pierced in the correct spot? (photo)

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6 years ago i got my ears pierced at walmart which was defenitely a bad decision, but when i got them done there was two people piercing my ears at one and when the left one got done it was pretty low to the point i cant wear heavy earings, so i wanted to get my left ears piercing closed up but then repierce it on the correct spot is that possible?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend removing the ear piercing hole and closing the scar up with layered closure. Once closed, repierce in a few months. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Scott J. Engel, MD, FACS · Answer

Correcting a low ear piercing is simple to fix. However, there are some details that need to be followed. This procedure is a 20 minute procedure in the office under local anesthesia, where the hole is cut out and sutured. However, if done by an inexperienced surgeon, if the hole is close to the bottom of the earlobe or completely torn through, you can end up with a notch or indent at the bottom of your earlobe. After 3 months you can have your ear re-pierced but it should be in a slightly different location.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  You can have the current area of piercing removed and stitched closed, followed by re-piercing in a couple of months.  Hope this helps.

Scott Reis, MD · Answer

Great question. You can absolutely have the area repaired with a simple in office procedure under local anesthesia. With proper repair technique in multiple layers, the scar tissue formed should be more than adequate to support the weight of lighter stud ear rings. After allowing the repairs area to heal for 6-8 weeks, you can have the areas re-pierced (I also perform this myself at no additional charge) and should have minimal or no visible scar present. However, since the repaired area will never be as strong as the original lobule tissue, you'll want to avoid large/heavy ear rings to avoid recurrence of the same issue. Best of luck!

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Very simple to deal with.  The hole can be repaired successfully and later pierced in the correct spot.  Should only cost 300 or $400

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

Hi, your pierced ear can be closed and re-pierced after 6 weeks.  I shouldn't be directly in the exact incision line but a millimeter or two adjacent is fine.  I often like to re-pierce the ear myself.  Best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear morgan86267,yes, it would be possible to close your pierced hole and to make a new one. You should only wait until your wound is healed and you can do it. New hole should be placed on a different spot to avoid scar tissue.  Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

After closing a pierced ear, it is possible to re-pierce the ear and this is usually not done in the same spot where the piercing was closed, if possible.  It is usually best to try and re-pierce the ear in tissue that was not affected by the surgery because this unaffected tissue will be stronger.  In your case, it sounds as if you want the re-pierced point to be different than where it currently is, so this should not be a problem.  I normally wait about 8 weeks after closing the pierced ear before re-piercing it.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

The current pierced location and scar tissue can be fully excised and then re-pierced at a later date.  This should be much closer to your goals.  It can be done under local anesthesia in the office.  Best wishes.Wirth Plastic Surgery

Jenifer L. Henderson, MD · Answer

Sure! I would recommend closing up the original ear piercing first. This is done by using a very small round punch (looks like a cookie cutter) that removes the old piercing and the inner skin lining and then suturing the area with several small sutures in the front and back of the ear lobule. Once the closure has healed, you can have the ear re-pierced in a new location.

If i get my left ear piercing closed after 6 years will i still be able to get it pierced in the correct spot? (photo)

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