My 10 year old has had a spilt earlobe since she was 1. I’ve been looking for a doctor to do the procedure but not sure if there’s a pediatric doctor that i would need to take her to or a regular cosmetic surgeon. What is the best option?
Answer: Earlobe Repair Hello! Thank you for your question. Your daughter would benefit from seeing a plastic surgeon office for this procedure, as it is something we perform quite regularly and are comfortable performing. Unless your pediatrician does this procedure regularly, I would seek out plastic surgery offices. Make sure whoever and wherever you pick are child friendly and seem like a good friendly, calm environment for your child! Good luck!
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Answer: Earlobe Repair Hello! Thank you for your question. Your daughter would benefit from seeing a plastic surgeon office for this procedure, as it is something we perform quite regularly and are comfortable performing. Unless your pediatrician does this procedure regularly, I would seek out plastic surgery offices. Make sure whoever and wherever you pick are child friendly and seem like a good friendly, calm environment for your child! Good luck!
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October 16, 2023
Answer: Recommend having an experienced plastic surgeon repair this for the best results 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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October 16, 2023
Answer: Recommend having an experienced plastic surgeon repair this for the best results 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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October 8, 2023
Answer: Pediatric earlobe repair Hello,
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October 8, 2023
Answer: Pediatric earlobe repair Hello,
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September 24, 2023
Answer: Plastic surgeon If the patient can tolerate local anesthesia then it can be done by a plastic surgeon in the office and costs $400.
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September 24, 2023
Answer: Plastic surgeon If the patient can tolerate local anesthesia then it can be done by a plastic surgeon in the office and costs $400.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: Plastic surgeon with experience A plastic surgeon would be acceptable, as long as whomever you choose has experience in cosmetic ear surgery. and is comfortable operating on children. Pediatricians don’t perform surgery.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: Plastic surgeon with experience A plastic surgeon would be acceptable, as long as whomever you choose has experience in cosmetic ear surgery. and is comfortable operating on children. Pediatricians don’t perform surgery.
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