My 3 year old daughter's earlobe has a small tear from her earrings. Do I need to bring her in or will it heal on its own?

October 11, 2015
Asked By:sugarbaer84 in Dickinson, ND

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December 20, 2015

Answer: Depends on the extent of the tear

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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December 20, 2015

Answer: Depends on the extent of the tear

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December 10, 2015

Answer: Torn earlobe repair for a child

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2015

Answer: Torn earlobe repair for a child

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2015

Answer: See a doctor

Elliot M. Heller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 3, 2015

Answer: See a doctor

Elliot M. Heller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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October 28, 2015

Answer: 3 year old torn earlobe, will it heal

Jeffrey G. Lind II, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 28, 2015

Answer: 3 year old torn earlobe, will it heal

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October 13, 2015

Answer: Earlobe repair

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October 13, 2015

Answer: Earlobe repair

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