My daughter has a 2 millimeter ear lobe tear that is 3 days old. I wanted to check if torn ear lobes will get joint after say 4-5 years. I am also looking for suggestions for available options. Her physician has advised to leave the tear as-is for now.
November 3, 2012
Answer: Earlibe repair in infant
It is certainly possible to do under local anesthesia. Just be prepared to have her held very tightly and be ready for lots of crying! most plastic surgeons are so accustomed to suturing babies in the ER during their practice, so should be able to handle this as well. one surgeons may recommend waiting until she is older and can cooperate with the procedure.
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November 3, 2012
Answer: Earlibe repair in infant
It is certainly possible to do under local anesthesia. Just be prepared to have her held very tightly and be ready for lots of crying! most plastic surgeons are so accustomed to suturing babies in the ER during their practice, so should be able to handle this as well. one surgeons may recommend waiting until she is older and can cooperate with the procedure.
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November 1, 2012
Answer: Earlobe tear
Dear caeverest,
If the earlobe tear is still fresh, you can apply a bandage across the wound, bringing the wound edges together, for a week (change the dressing daily)
2mm is pretty small and it should heal well
You may want a plastic surgeon to take a look if you are concerned
Either way, it can be repaired if it does not heal properly
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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November 1, 2012
Answer: Earlobe tear
Dear caeverest,
If the earlobe tear is still fresh, you can apply a bandage across the wound, bringing the wound edges together, for a week (change the dressing daily)
2mm is pretty small and it should heal well
You may want a plastic surgeon to take a look if you are concerned
Either way, it can be repaired if it does not heal properly
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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