Earlobe Plasty

Objective

Earlobe repair procedures are performed to repair torn, split, or stretched earlobe piercings resulting from accidents, injury, or wearing heavy earrings for a prolonged period of time. Stretched and deformed earlobes from gauge piercings can also be repaired and restored to their former shape through an earlobe repair. If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of a stretched, enlarged, or fully or partially torn earlobe, you are likely a candidate for an earlobe repair procedure.

The Procedure

During an earlobe repair, Dr. Toupin first injects the stretched or torn earlobe with a local anesthetic to numb the area. The specific technique that he then uses to repair and reconstruct your torn earlobes depends on the extent and complexity of your earlobe damage.

In most cases, Dr. Toupin removes any scar tissue from the split or stretched piercing that would otherwise prevent the repaired earlobe from healing smoothly. Once the scar tissue is removed, he uses fine stitches to close the earlobe.

Recovery following an earlobe repair is simple and straightforward. On the day of your earlobe repair surgery, you will go home with a small piece of bandage covering the repaired area for a few days.

It is advised that you do not sleep on your ears or place any pressure on the repaired area until the sutures are removed after about one week following your earlobe repair surgery. You can resume normal exercise and activity almost immediately after your earlobe repair procedure. While it is ok to shower 24 hours after your repair, you are advised not to submerge the surgical site in a bath or swimming pool until a few days after your sutures are removed. The sutures are removed after 7 days

Earlobe repair surgery is a simple procedure that takes between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the number of piercings to repair, and the extent of damage to the earlobe. Patients can return to work immediately thereafter and may work out normally the following day.

Your individual needs and ear lobe surgery expectations will be discussed during your consultation with Dr. Toupin.

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