Procedure/cost to fix small hole caused by spacer? I want it to be smaller so that it's the same size as the other lobe.

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I have a stretched earlobe hole from a spacer. Would the outcome involve the earlobe being cut from the piercing to the edge? What would be the suitable procedure and cost for this to be performed by a plastic surgeon? Thanks

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Costs vary by surgeon. This repair is a minor surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia. Use Plato's Scar Serum afterwards to improve scarring. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Raymond E. Lee, MD · Answer

Thanks for asking.  You hole is small enough to excise around the hole and close rather than cutting out a complete wedge.  This can be performed under local anesthesia and re-pierced 6 weeks later.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. 
The repair of the stretched ear lobe is a great procedure that can restore the ear lobe to a “normal” appearance". Care must be taken during this procedure to avoid reducing the size of the ear and/or creating a notch/ depressed appearance in the area of the rim of the ear lobe. It is usually done under local anesthesia with very high patient satisfaction rates. Re piercing can be done, preferably in a spot away from the scar line, a few months down the line. Costs vary from practice to practice ($800-$1000 in our practice).
I hope this helps.

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question.  This is a small, simple procedure which can be performed by a plastic surgeon using local anaesthetic.  Costing approximately £700.  All The Best

David Shamouelian, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question. 
You earlobe has a grade 1 defect which is minor. This can be addressed surgically in the office under local anesthesia. Usually $1000 US for both ear lobes. 
Hope this helps
Dr. David

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