When can I get my ears repierced? (Photo)

Question

I got my ears pierced when I was 15, but my one ear was so low that I was afraid my earlobe would rip. I took them out just in August of this year after I turned 20.

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

Hi... It looks like the hearing holes have not yet healed, and I would not expect them to do so if they have been there for quite some time. I would recommend first having a repair of the earring holes and then re-pierce the ears after about six weeks. You can expect to have excellent results from this staged approach. I wish you the best!

Elliot Heller, MD · Answer

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. 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.

John Renucci, MD, FACS · Answer

Torn ear lobes happen in all age groups.  Heavy earrings and traumatic tears are quite common.  Unfortunately, the earring track is a well healed tunnel and is unlikely to seal by itself.  Ear lobe repair is common and can be done under local anesthesia.  The tunnel is removed and the thickness of the ear is closed.  Fortunately, earlobes typically heal well with minimal scar visibility.  Because the scar is weaker than normal tissues, piercings are done adjacent to the scar and 8-12 weeks post repair.Good luck

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, you should probably have the stretched lobe repaired first than wait 3 months after that to have them pierced!

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

I would advise having your ear lobe repaired prior to any piercing.  I usually have patients wait 6 weeks after any repair prior to having them pierced again.  Best wishes and good luck.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

If the original piercings have closed since you removed your earrings in August, it should be fine to re-pierce them at this time.  You may want to consider putting the new piercings in a slightly different place to avoid any weakened area from the original placement.  If there still is any existing opening, that should be surgically closed first before re-piercing.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

After repair I say no sooner than 6 weeks at a minimum but I actually recommend waiting several months if possible as the scar will be more mature.  Best wishes.Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACSWirth Plastic Surgery

M. Dean Vistnes, MD · Answer

This can be fix by first having an earlobe repair. The procedure starts with a numbing injection to the area, followed by the excision of the inner edges of the piercing, then the incision will be closed with a few stitches. The stitches are removed in 5 days and you can re-pierce the ear in 2 months. Seek a consultation wit a board certified plastic surgeon for pricing information as it will vary. Good luck, Dean Vistnes.

Jeremy A. Benedetti, MD · Answer

If your ear is stretched out and you are afraid it may rip, then you may want to consider an earlobe repair. An earlobe repair can be performed in clinic with local anesthesia.

Andrea Hui Austin, MD · Answer

Hi there,I recommend waiting at least 6 weeks before re-piercing. I then recommend the new pierced hole to be placed to the side of the surgery site, for maximum strength and stabiliy.Good luck!Sincerely,Dr. Hui

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