Can a patient re-pierce their ears after an Ear Lobe Reconstruction Surgery?

Question

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?

Vu Ho, MD · Answer

Yes, it's perfectly fine to re-pierce the ears after an earlobe reconstruction.  In most cases I recommend re-piercing no sooner than 1 month after sutures are removed.

Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS · Answer

I have my patients wait 4-6 weeks after earlobe repair before having their earlobes re-pierced.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office specializes in scar revision surgery, including the earlobes. We recommend repiercing of the earlobes about 4 to 6 weeks after earlobe repair. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

Yes you are able to pierce the ear again after surgery. You want to make sure you wait a couple of weeks before doing so. Good luck.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

It is possible to re-pierce your earlobes after earlobe repair.  I suggest my patients have them re-pierce just in front or behind the repair site rather than within the actual spot that was repaired.

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

Yes, the earlobe can definitely be re-pierced. Actually, when I reconstruct an earlobe that has been overly stretched, I make a new piercing at the same time.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It is my opinion that yes you can!  I tell all my earlobe repairs to wait at least 6 months from the time of repair and ideally it would not be directly through the repair scar.  Good luck!Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS
Wirth Plastic Surgery
Wirthplasticsurgery.com

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon has given you good/appropriate advice. Probably best not to re pierce the ears in the area of previous repair. Best wishes.

Larry Pollack, MD · Answer

Yes, you can re-pierce them. We usually wait at least 6 weeks after the repair surgery before doing so. Best of luck!

Peter Newen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would say it is best to wait 6 months before re-piercing your ears to make sure the ears are stable.  You should consult your surgeon to see what he thinks is best.Best of luck to you,Dr. Peter Newen

Can a patient re-pierce their ears after an Ear Lobe Reconstruction Surgery?

Answers (12)

More Earlobe Repair Questions

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS

Answers (12)

More Earlobe Repair Questions

Ear lobe cut off. Can plastic surgery help? (Photo)

When can I get my ears repierced? (Photo)

is it normal to have the pointy look after an earlobe repair? (photo)

How much will it cost to close my stretched ear lobes? (Photo)

I'm born with free/loose ear lobes. Can they be connected to my skin?

Can you fix black very black ear lobes? (photos)

WE SEND PRETTY EMAILS

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS