When I called to get a quote from a local office about ear lobe repair, I was told the doctor repierces the ears for you at a later date so the piercing will go in a desirable location as not to damage what was repaired. When I called back to schedule I was informed that I was told incorrectly about the re-piercing and they do not offer that any longer. Now I am hesitant to get the procedure because I don’t know who I could find to re-pierce my ears in the correct spot. What is common practice?
Answer: Do Most Doctors Re-Pierce the Ear After Ear Lobe Repair from Elongated Piercings? Thank you for your question. We typically repair the earlobes in our office under local anesthesia. We usually close the incision in layers to take the tension off of the incision. This usually leads to a nicer incision line. Please call the office for more details and the current costs. Costs will typically depend on the complexity, and how much time, the procedure will take. Costs will vary from city to city. We usually have our patients wait 3 months before re-piercing the earlobe, and re-pierce it 3 mm from the repair. Some Plastic Surgeons will repierce the ears. We do not, as we like to send them to folks that do this all the time. We have a few places that we like to send our patients. Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist (ENT). They will help you make a plan to achieve your goals.
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Answer: Do Most Doctors Re-Pierce the Ear After Ear Lobe Repair from Elongated Piercings? Thank you for your question. We typically repair the earlobes in our office under local anesthesia. We usually close the incision in layers to take the tension off of the incision. This usually leads to a nicer incision line. Please call the office for more details and the current costs. Costs will typically depend on the complexity, and how much time, the procedure will take. Costs will vary from city to city. We usually have our patients wait 3 months before re-piercing the earlobe, and re-pierce it 3 mm from the repair. Some Plastic Surgeons will repierce the ears. We do not, as we like to send them to folks that do this all the time. We have a few places that we like to send our patients. Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist (ENT). They will help you make a plan to achieve your goals.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Earlobe repair with follow up piercing. Hello. You can have your earlobes repaired. Most plastic surgeons do this procedure in the office. The cost is approximately $500 to $100 per ear. This procedure can fix a split lobe or stretched and enlarged piercing holes. After you are fully healed from the procedure you can have your earlobes re-pierced. I preform both of these procedures in my office.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Earlobe repair with follow up piercing. Hello. You can have your earlobes repaired. Most plastic surgeons do this procedure in the office. The cost is approximately $500 to $100 per ear. This procedure can fix a split lobe or stretched and enlarged piercing holes. After you are fully healed from the procedure you can have your earlobes re-pierced. I preform both of these procedures in my office.
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November 21, 2022
Answer: Earlobe repair for re-piercing Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multilayered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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November 21, 2022
Answer: Earlobe repair for re-piercing Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multilayered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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February 14, 2020
Answer: Re-piercing ears after surgery Thank you for your question! We have patients wait 3 months after the earlobe repair to have their ears pierced again. Whether the surgeon does the re-piercing is up to their discretion but we will do it here in the office if our patients request it. If they don’t want to have us re-pierced, they can go to any licensed, experienced piercer to have it done. We wish you the best!
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February 14, 2020
Answer: Re-piercing ears after surgery Thank you for your question! We have patients wait 3 months after the earlobe repair to have their ears pierced again. Whether the surgeon does the re-piercing is up to their discretion but we will do it here in the office if our patients request it. If they don’t want to have us re-pierced, they can go to any licensed, experienced piercer to have it done. We wish you the best!
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January 28, 2020
Answer: Piercing Ears After Earlobe Surgery Thank you for your question. Once you have had your earlobe surgery to can go to anyone who is experienced in piercing ears. It doesn't have to be an surgeon. You need to wait about 3-6 months before piercing your ears again. All The Best
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January 28, 2020
Answer: Piercing Ears After Earlobe Surgery Thank you for your question. Once you have had your earlobe surgery to can go to anyone who is experienced in piercing ears. It doesn't have to be an surgeon. You need to wait about 3-6 months before piercing your ears again. All The Best
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