How to treat an infection after earlobe reconstructive surgery? (Photo)

If you have any concern for infection in the ear, you should contact your surgeon immediately.  Ear infections can become very serious very quickly and should be cared for my a board certified surgeon who has a firm understanding of how to treat these infections if they progress.  I wish you the best!

Hello I would recommend calling your surgeon ASAP and going in for them to take a look if you think its getting infected. Good luck. 

Our office specializes in earlobe repair and earlobe reconstruction surgery. Postoperative care is important in achieving longterm results.Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Thank you for your question. Your case seems like
an infection. First thing I advise for you to do is to make sure you no longer wear
earrings. Clean the earlobe gently with hydrogen peroxide and note
whether there is discharge from your ear (especially the color). However, the best
treatment is to go see your dermatologist. Most likely, you will require a week
of antibiotics and also make sure you give your ears a break from any earrings
(including the clip on earrings!). It’s essential that you clean all of your
earrings in alcohol before you wear them again. 

It is difficult to tell from your picture what is going on. Best advise, schedule a follow up with your surgeon for his advise and evaluation. Best of luck, Dean Vistnes.