Repairing Torn Earlobes
Multiple ear piercings, stretching the lobe for large-gauge jewelry, years of wearing heavy earrings, and attempting self-piercing can turn ugly when the soft skin of the earlobe is stretched to the point of tearing. The good news is that a cosmetic solution is possible.
Torn earlobe repair is available to men and women who have separated earlobes due to piercing or other injuries. This type of facial reshaping procedure involves manipulating the thin, delicate tissue of the soft earlobe in order to recreate a normal contour. This surgery is also available for patients with ear tissue deformities.
In some cases, an immediate repair is recommended. For others, waiting until the tear heals is ideal. The reconstruction technique used will depend on the degree of tearing and tissue damage. In most cases, evidence of a tear is virtually eliminated.
After a successful earlobe repair, you should also be aware not to have the ear re-pierced for three months, and in addition, to have the location of the new piercing carefully selected by your plastic surgeon (to avoid injuring the area of repair).
Learn more about repairing torn earlobes — and what to expect during pre-op and post-op care — from an experienced Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon. And check out the affordable financing options available for this and other cosmetic procedures.
Schedule a complimentary earlobe reconstruction consultation with renowned surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.
—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant
August 24 2008 10:44 am | cosmetic surgery and facial cosmetic surgery and facial reshaping and reconstructive surgery
