I have just gotten the surgery today. I asked my doctor if I can re-pierce my ears. He said yes but I wanted more expert opinions. And what precautions I should take before red piercing my ears?
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June 30, 2018
Answer: Can a patient re-pierce their ears after an Ear Lobe Reconstruction Surgery?
Yes. There are many of us that enjoy doing local flaps in the area to recreate the volume of an earlobe. Occasionally it will take a revision procedure as well to really fine tune the result.
After repair I say no sooner than 6 weeks at a minimum but I actually recommend waiting several months if possible as the scar will be more mature. Best wishes.Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACSWirth Plastic Surgery
After repair, your ear lobe will change shape during the healing process. It is possible for it to develop a pointy appearance, but you must first ensure that the majority of healing is completed. I generally would not consider a revision until six months after surgery and after extensive scar...
