My Earring Got Ripped out 4 Years Ago and I Had Surgery on It Around 2 Years Ago. Can I Get my Lobe Repierced?

September 21, 2013
Asked By:tbainbridge

My earring got ripped out and I had it stitched back together over 2 years ago (January 2011) I think. I was wondering if I can get my earlobe re pierced?

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December 12, 2022

Answer: Safe to re-pierce 4 to 6 weeks after surgery

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December 12, 2022

Answer: Safe to re-pierce 4 to 6 weeks after surgery

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September 25, 2014

Answer: My earring got ripped out and I had it stitched back together over 2 years ago, can I re-pierce?

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September 25, 2014

Answer: My earring got ripped out and I had it stitched back together over 2 years ago, can I re-pierce?

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September 30, 2013

Answer: Can I re-pierce my ear 2 years after repair?

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September 30, 2013

Answer: Can I re-pierce my ear 2 years after repair?

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Answer: Re-piercing After Earlobe Repair

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