EAR LOBE REPAIR
Earlobe Repair in Washington, DC
Earlobe repair in Washington, DC is a surgical procedure designed to reconstruct torn, injured, or abnormally shaped earlobes. This procedure can repair earlobes that have been stretched because of heaving earrings, gauges, or plugs, giving them a nice, round, normal appearance that can be re-pierced. Even if there are no problems created by trauma from earring use, the earlobes gradually elongate with age and a surgical earlobe reduction can be an excellent option for those who seek a more youthful appearance to their ears.
At Peel Haus, we are pleased to offer high-quality earlobe repair in our Washington, DC office. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane can also be used to plump and strengthen aging, sagging earlobes. Our plastic surgeons have performed many successful ear lobe repairs for patients in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area.
How Earlobe Repair Works
Earlobe repair in Washington, DC is an in-office procedure performed with the use of local anesthesia to numb the area. The exact technique that will be used during your procedure will depend on your specific concerns. For drooping earlobes, excess hanging skin can be removed for a more youthful appearance. If large holes are present from gauges, flaps might be used, or drooping tissue can be removed and the earlobe is sutured back together. For a split earlobe, the two ends are brought together and stitched to restore the normal appearance. The procedure process usually takes no longer than an hour to complete.
Benefits of Earlobe Repair
The benefits of earlobe repair or reduction are that the procedures can fix damage and also correct sagging. Earlobe repair and reduction are relatively painless and not overly invasive. Additionally, there are other benefits such as:
Hairstyle Options
Many people with damaged earlobes cover the damage with their hair. This can limit the hairstyle options that they have. After earlobe repair surgery in Washington, DC, patients are free to choose any haircut or style they like and don’t have to consider their earlobe.
Jewelry Options
Jewelry is a form of self-expression. People suffering from split or stretched-out ear lobes are limited regarding types of jewelry they can wear. Earlobe repair can give both women and men the chance to restore their damaged lobes so they can wear what they like.
Boost in Confidence
Many patients with damaged earlobes feel self-conscious. After earlobe repair surgery, patients tell us they feel more confident in their personal and professional life.
Ideal Candidate for Earlobe Repair
Earlobe repair can correct several issues. You might be a candidate for earlobe repair if you:
- Have a tear caused by improper piercing or trauma (an earring being tugged on or caught on something)
- Have wide holes stretched out by wearing heavy earrings or gauges
- Have large sagging ear lobes due to aging
To begin the earlobe repair process, you will meet with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to ensure that you are a good candidate. Earlobe repair is a very minor procedure, so most patients make successful candidates. There are a few common reasons why patients decide to have the procedure. Wearing large gauges for an extended period of time and then deciding to take them out might result in holes in the ears that do not completely close. Wearing heavy earrings or having an earring torn out can result in a split earlobe that doesn’t heal properly. You can also experience drooping earlobes as an effect of the aging process. An earlobe repair surgery can correct these concerns to restore the natural appearance of your ears.
Earlobe Repair in Washington, DC
Earlobe repair is an in-office procedure performed with the use of local anesthesia to numb the area. The exact technique that will be used during your procedure will depend on your specific concerns. For drooping earlobes, excess hanging skin can be removed for a more youthful appearance. If large holes are present from gauges, flaps might be used, or drooping tissue can be removed, and the earlobe is sutured back together. For a split earlobe, the two ends are brought together and stitched to restore the normal appearance. The procedure process usually takes no longer than an hour to complete.
Earlobe Repair Recovery
After the procedure, most patients do not need pain medication, however, over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol should be adequate. Patients can return to most of their usual activities almost immediately, including showering and shampooing. Sutures are typically removed in about a week.
If you choose to pierce your ears again, we advise that you not do it directly on the scar because this tissue is weaker and will tear more easily. For optimal results, the new piercing should be at least 3mm away from the. Re-piercing in the area can be done 3 months after sutures are removed. As with any cosmetic medical procedure, results vary from patient to patient.
Frequently Asked Questions About Earlobe Repair
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What are the risks of earlobe repair?
Earlobe repair is a simple procedure with very little risk of complications. In some cases, substantial scarring might develop because of trauma to the ears, or the ears can split again if the earlobe is pierced too soon.
Will I Have Visible Scars After my Earlobe Repair?
Our providers will use specific techniques to minimize the appearance of scars. However, since many cases of earlobe repair are caused by trauma, there may be some residual scarring that remains after the surgery. Nevertheless, once the earlobe heals, the scars from the surgery will eventually fade and you can wear earrings that can obscure any scarring.
Feel Confident with Earlobe Repair in Washington DC
Our plastic surgery team is widely recognized as one of the best practices for body and facial implants in Washington DC. Our expert staff includes board certified plastic surgeons as well as Kristen Coffield Diet & Weight Loss Consultant. Our team is uniquely qualified to prepare you for surgery, to get you the optimal results and maintain those results post-surgery.
Our team is dedicated to bringing a patient’s envisioned aesthetic to life, including personalized procedures such as earlobe repair in Washington DC.
Cassie Nghiem, MD
Dr. Nghiem followed her Father’s footsteps into surgery and studied at Dartmouth and Georgetown before attending medical school at the University of Michigan. She is well versed in the most cutting-edge techniques in plastic surgery having won Resident Research Award, in recognition of her excellence in academic plastic surgery during her final year, all while serving as Chief Resident during her plastic surgery residency at the University of Rochester in New York. She follows the highest standards of plastic surgery, utilizing cutting-edge techniques in every procedure to bring the patient’s envisioned aesthetic to life, including earlobe repair in Washington DC.
Kristen Coffield Diet & Weight Loss Consultant
Every plastic surgery patient has the option of working with Kristen Coffield as our Diet & Weight Loss Consultant. She teaches proven practical techniques that allow people to achieve optimum wellness and slow down the aging process by harnessing their own bodies’ abilities to heal. Using effective pre and post treatment lifestyle changes, Kristen helps cosmetic treatment patients improve outcomes, create lasting change and be happier in their bodies. Kristen is an author, content creator and regular contributor on local television shows.
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