Earlobe repair addresses damage from heavy earrings, gauges, or trauma, helping restore a more natural contour and improve the appearance of stretched or torn earlobes.
Heavy earrings and gauges can take a toll on the earlobes, while a snagged earring in clothes or other trauma can tear the earlobe completely. Earlobe repair in Houston at Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center is a simple surgery to address earlobe damage or cosmetic concerns.
Torn earlobe surgery is usually performed using a local anesthetic. There are a number of different techniques that can be performed to redistribute tissue, close a wound or reshape the earlobe to match the natural shape of the ear.
When the earlobe has been entirely split and is now in two sections, surgical correction requires bringing the two pieces together without a noticeable gap or notch at the new end of the ear lobe. The inside surfaces of each side of the injury are precisely trimmed, then inset and stitched together.
To repair holes, skin is removed from around the hole, and the hole is stitched closed. Small skin flaps are sometimes also used to redesign the earlobe. Specific suturing techniques are done to minimize scarring.
The proper shaping of the earlobe is essential, and you can be confident that we will perform this surgery with artistry and care.
Earlobe repair is designed to address the following issues:
You may return to work immediately following your earlobe procedure. You will experience mild pain for a couple of days. We will supply antibiotic ointment for you to keep applied to the ear, and you will need to be sure to keep the sutured area clean.
In 2-6 months after the repair, depending on which type of earlobe restoration you received, you may pierce your ears again if you would like to. Re-piercing of the earlobe is usually done in a slightly different location than any original piercings to avoid scar tissue.
With over 30 years of combined experience, you can be confident that your doctor at Eisemann Plastic Surgery is a master in the art of plastic surgery. Dr. Michael Eisemann is triple board-certified and employs the most advanced techniques for procedures. He is an authority in the field of plastic surgery and is known for his long experience and expertise.
Dr. Bradley Eisemann is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon whose outstanding surgical outcomes and dedication to superior patient care make him a trusted surgeon for cosmetic procedures.
The stitches will close the incision points, which are made to be as invisible as possible within the natural folds of the ears. The stitches will be removed in a week to ten days.
Our conservative techniques minimize scarring. Incisions are typically made within the natural folds of the ears. Dr. Eisemann will select the appropriate sutures and make sure they are removed in a timely manner that promotes rapid healing. You can help to minimize your scars by wearing sunscreen on the ears and by using medical-grade scar creams we recommend.
Depending on which type of earlobe repair you had, within 2-6 months you will be able to pierce your ears.
The cost ranges from $450-$900.
Aging can lead to a loss of collagen and elastin in the skin. These proteins give youthful skin its resilience and refreshed glow. With maturity, the earlobes can experience sagging and wrinkling, just as other areas of the body.
You may return to work immediately following your earlobe procedure and will experience mild pain for a few days.
Because earlobe repair is considered a cosmetic procedure (it has no medical purpose), insurance typically does not cover expenses. We can help you to apply for financing, however, from a variety of trusted healthcare lenders with reasonable repayment plans.
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