Can anything be done to minimize these scars and achieve a more natural look? (Photo)

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I had my ears pierced as a teen, but I stopped wearing them almost two years ago. There are small but noticeable scars left behind from where my lobes were pierced. Can anything be done to minimize these scars and achieve a more natural look?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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
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Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your photo and question. Yes, even a small piercing/scar like this can be revised and closed. This is done as a quick in-office procedure under local anesthesia.
Best,Dr. Tower

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The puncture wound can be excised and the scar can be as well.  However, there is no guarantee that you still won't have a scar but it may be better than what you have now.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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