Earlobe repair is designed to fix earlobe tears, elongations, or deformities, often caused by heavy earrings, trauma, or gauging. The procedure typically involves a minor surgical process where the damaged earlobe is numbed with a local anesthetic. The surgeon then trims the edges of the tear or deformity and carefully stitches the earlobe together. This service can treat split earlobes, stretched earlobes, or earlobes with elongated holes, restoring them to a more natural appearance.
Earlobe repair in Kerrville, TX, and Houston, TX, is suitable for individuals with damaged earlobes looking to improve their appearance. Results from this procedure can usually be seen immediately after the healing process, which takes about one to two weeks. The results are long-lasting, especially if proper care is taken to avoid similar damage in the future. Book an appointment with Layton Aesthetic in Kerrville, TX, and Houston, TX, to restore the natural look of your earlobes.
Restores the natural shape of the earlobe
Minimal scarring
Enhances overall facial aesthetics
Boosts self-confidence
Allows wearing of earrings again
Customized to individual needs
Minimally invasive procedure
Long-lasting results
Quick recovery time
It can be performed on one or both earlobes
The results of earlobe repair are long-lasting, especially if proper care is taken to avoid future damage. Following post-procedure care instructions and avoiding wearing heavy earrings that could cause further stretching or tearing is essential.
Earlobe repair is performed in the office under local anesthesia. The procedure involves making a small incision in the earlobe and removing excess skin to reduce the earlobe to the desired shape and size. Stitches are then used to close the incision, strategically placed to ensure that any scarring is minimal and not visible.
Ideal candidates for earlobe repair are individuals who have experienced significant or debilitating damage to their earlobes because of stretching, tearing, or splitting from piercings, heavy earrings, or gauges. It is also suitable for those who wish to correct earlobes affected by genetics. Candidates should have good overall health and are able to come prepared to their appointment with realistic expectations about the procedure’s outcomes.
Recovery from earlobe repair is relatively straightforward. Sutures are typically removed about one week after the procedure. A thin layer of antibiotic ointment is generally the only dressing required, and some minor drainage from the wound is normal. Patients can expect to resume normal activities quickly and have their ears re-pierced eight weeks after the surgery.
Earlobe repair is considered a safe procedure with minimal risks. Potential complications can include infection, scarring, and slight asymmetry, which are rare when an experienced professional performs the procedure.
Patients will notice an immediate improvement in the appearance of their earlobes following surgery. The final results become more apparent as the incision heals and any swelling subsides. It usually takes about a week for the earlobes to heal completely, allowing patients to enjoy the natural appearance of their repaired earlobes.
