I want to know how much it would cost me to stitch my ears back up? (photos)

Earlobe repair is a common procedure in our plastic surgery office. I employ a technique that involves removing the excess scar tissue and reapproximating the tissue planes in multiple layers to recontour the earlobe after gauges, torn earlobes, or stretched out earlobes. Sometimes, the same procedure is used to restore contour to a pixie ear after facelift surgery or facial surgery. Gauge correction is a popular treatment. Insurance typically does not cover the procedure in California, but it all depends on your insurance policy. Costs are typically between six hundred dollars and one thousand dollars depending on the complexity of the repair. Pixie ear repair involves correction of the facelift flap and is a more complex procedure that requires anesthesia. Aftercare for earlobe repair involves proper wound care, Plato’s Scar Serum at least twice daily, with repiercing of the earlobe if requested, in 6 weeks. It is best to have a plastic surgeon perform the procedure and help with scars in the post-procedure period. Plato’s Scar Serum, wound care, and Neosporin are used.

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Thank you for your question and your photo.  We have been seeing quite a few of these in the office.  We can usually do this procedure in the office under local anesthesia.  The patient returns to the office a week later for suture removal.  The costs will vary geographically.  Best to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist, (ENT).  They will evaluate your individual situation, and together you will make a plan.Jeffrey J. Roth, M.D., F.A.C.S.Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLas Vegas Plastic Surgery

Earlobe repair is a very common procedure. Frequently, we have patients who will have the procedure done the same day as the consultation. Typically, the cost is between $450-850 per earlobe, depending on the severity and the length of the procedure.You may be able to find a doctor who will do this under insurance but i am not aware of any.The length of time the ears have been gauged should have no effect on the procedure. As long as the tissue is no longer irritated or inflamed, there is no reason not to give it a try. Gauged ears are sometimes more difficult than some other earlobe repairs since the tissue is so over stretched, but we are still able to create a natural looking earlobe. You can get your ear re pierced about 6 weeks after and should be included in the pricing. Shop around in your area and see if you can find a plastic surgeon in your budget

I've done hundreds of these for people exactly like you who want to go into the military.  I charge $800 total for both ears.  It pays to call around.  Prices can vary tremendously.

Definitely meet with a board certified plastic surgeon (ASPS member) who has experience repairing stretched earlobe piercings such as yours.You may expect to pay around $550-$650 per earlobe depending on whom you see. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing. We have a lot of men and women seeking earlobe correction for military and law enforcement employment.  Prices will vary.  About $400-600 per earlobe depending on complexity. Procedure is under local anesthesia with easy recovery. Sutures come out in 1 week.  

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 air 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.

You will find that costs will vary from one practice to another (600.00 to 1000.00 in our office)
 
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Usually the costs vary depending on the severity of the defect. For both ears, you can estimate between 1200-1500.

This is a common procedure that is done in the office under local anesthesia.  The cost will vary depending on the complexity of the surgery but can be anywhere from $400-$700 for each earlobe. 

This is a common repair that we do in the office- the price varies depending on how involved - its around 700 for one ear and 1200 for both.  But a gauge repair can be more difficult that simply "stitching it back up".  It is often necessary to reshape the earlobe from the stretched out tissues.  I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon and ask to see some photos of other patients after a gauge repair.  This is more complicated than repairing a torn earlobe.