Restore Your Earlobes and Your Confidence with a Simple, Seamless Repair

Earlobe Repair Surgery

From reversing years of wear, aging, and trauma, our in-office earlobe repair surgery restores natural shape so you can move forward without hesitation.

Restore Your Confidence

Real Stories. Real Confidence Restored.

'I was quite pleased and highly satisfied at the treatment I received from Dr. Russell Ashinoff and his staff. The work he performed on my earlobes seems to be excellent and I am still in the healing stage. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone considering plastic surgery'

Lynne V.T.

Start Your Earlobe Repair Journey Today

Take the first step toward a more youthful, natural look. Our team is here to help you decide if a deep plane facelift is right for you.

What Can an Earlobe Repair Surgery Do For Me?

Improve self-confidence

Present a polished look in professional settings

Enjoy the freedom to wear earrings again, safely and securely

Combine with other procedures for a refreshed look

Expert Earlobe Repair Starts Here

Earlobe repair isn’t just a procedure. It’s a carefully tailored treatment designed to restore balance, confidence, and natural beauty.

Whether you’re preparing for a more professional appearance, want the freedom to wear earrings again, or simply want to feel like yourself, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

How Earlobe Repair Surgery Works

Earlobe repair is a simple, in-office procedure performed under local anesthesia. It typically takes less than one hour.

During the treatment, your surgeon carefully trims and reshapes the damaged tissue, then sutures it with precise techniques to restore a smooth, natural contour.

Earlobe repair surgery achieves:

A natural, balanced earlobe shape
Damage correction from tears, stretching, or aging
The ability to re-pierce once healed

30-60 Minutes

Procedure Time

Hospital or In-Office

In-Office Procedure

1-2 Weeks

Initial Recovery Time

What to Expect

Consultation

We listen to your concerns, examine your earlobes, and discuss your goals. Together, we’ll create a customized treatment plan and review everything you need to know before your procedure.

During the Procedure

Earlobe repair is a relatively quick treatment performed in-office under local anesthesia, so you’ll stay comfortable and relaxed throughout. Most procedures take less than an hour, and you can head home immediately afterward.

Recovery

Recovery is typically smooth, with only mild swelling or tenderness that fades within a few days. You’ll receive easy aftercare instructions, and most patients can return to normal activities right away.

Real Patients. Real Results

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Am I a Candidate for Earlobe Repair?

If your earlobes are torn, elongated, or sagging, you’re not alone, and it is entirely correctable.

You may be a candidate if you:

Have torn, split, or elongated earlobes from earrings or trauma
Want to reverse the effects of stretched or gauged piercings
Feel self-conscious about the appearance of your ears
Want a more polished, youthful look for personal or professional reasons
Prefer a quick, minimally invasive procedure with little downtime

Find Out if Earlobe Repair is Right For You

Why Patients Trust the Plastic Surgery Center

The Plastic Surgery Center is a trusted destination for earlobe repair surgery throughout the Northeast. Our network includes over 30+ surgeons with decades of experience in reconstructive surgery. Each team member has specialized training in facial surgery, ensuring patients receive the highest quality care.

Natural Is Our Standard – Results That Look Like You, Only Better
Our surgeons use meticulous microsurgical techniques to restore a seamless, natural contour, so your earlobes look untouched, not “repaired.”
We Hear You First – Personalized Care Starts with Listening
Every procedure begins with an open, pressure-free conversation about your goals. We focus on education, honesty, and solutions that align with your confidence and lifestyle.

Masters of Subtle Reconstruction – Where Artistry Meets Expertise
From delicate earlobe repair to complex facial reconstruction, our team’s depth of experience ensures precision results that enhance your natural features and never overpower them.

Meet Your Surgical Team

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Peter Andrawes, MD
Russell Ashinoff - MD, FACS
Dr. Joseph Dayan - MD
Patrick Greaney, Jr. - MD, FACS

Peter Andrawes, MD

Dr. Peter Andrawes is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with specialty training in hand and microsurgery.

Dr. Andrawes offers a wide variety of cosmetic procedures for the face, breast, and body. His facial specialties include eyelid surgery, face lift, rhinoplasty, and non-surgical procedures. His breast procedures include breast augmentation, lift, and reduction. He also offers body contouring, including abdominoplasty and liposuction.

Dr. Andrawes is highly skilled in reconstructive surgical procedures, including breast reconstruction and skin cancer reconstruction after Mohs surgery. Additionally, he has special training in the treatment of complex hand and wrist injuries and different hand diseases as well as peripheral nerve reconstruction.

Dr. Andrawes graduated from KasrAlAiny School of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt with excellence with honors. He then completed general surgery training at Staten Island University Hospital – Northwell Health in Staten Island, New York. Throughout this time, Dr. Andrawes placed first in writing short stories and won a surgical scholar award, resident teaching award, and chief resident of the year award.

Dr. Andrawes continued his training to complete a fellowship in plastic surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital – Weill Cornell in Houston, Texas. Following this, he completed an additional fellowship in orthopedic hand and microsurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Andrawes has published multiple research papers, earning an award from the American College of Surgeons. He has also presented at national meetings and conferences, where he has earned multiple scholarship awards. Additionally, Dr. Andrawes has completed several mission trips to Egypt and Haiti.

In his free time, Dr. Andrawes enjoys cooking, exercising, playing soccer, and traveling.

Russell Ashinoff - MD, FACS

Dr. Ashinoff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science at the University of Albany, graduating with honors and receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Research. He earned his medical degree at the SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Ashinoff was then chosen to continue his training in General Surgery at the renowned New York University and Bellevue Hospital program in Manhattan. While there, he spent an additional year conducting research in the Laboratory for Microvascular Research and Vascular Tissue Engineering. His work was featured at several national and international meetings and was published in numerous medical journals. Dr. Ashinoff then trained as a Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, where he worked alongside pioneers in the field of plastic surgery, learning the most innovative and advanced techniques in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. During this time, he published scientific articles on Eyelid Rejuvenation and Breast Reconstruction, as well as authored a book chapter on the treatment of pediatric craniofacial trauma.

Dr. Ashinoff is Double Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and The American Board of Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS). He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Seton Hall-Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He has been named a Castle Connolly Top Plastic Surgeon, a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Cancer, and has also been recognized as a Top Doctor by Inside Jersey Magazine. Additionally, Dr. Ashinoff has been included on the list of Top Surgeons and Top Plastic Surgeons since 2008 by The Consumer Research Council of America.

Dr. Ashinoff is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Ocean Medical Center. Dr. Ashinoff is the director of The Center for Lymphedema Surgery at the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction, which has been nationally recognized as a Lymphatic Disease Surgery Center of Excellence by the Lymphatic Education and Research Network. He offers cutting-edge surgical procedures for patients with lymphedema, including free lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), and lymphedema liposuction. Dr. Ashinoff actively aims to advance treatment options for lymphedema and raise awareness about this condition by conducting multi-hospital research studies and authoring scientific publications.

Dr. Joseph Dayan - MD

Dr. Joseph Dayan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a focus on lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial reanimation. In 2024, he established The Institute for Lymphatic Surgery and Innovation within the Institute for Advanced Reconstruction. Dr. Dayan obtained his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, followed by a plastic surgery residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He completed a fellowship in advanced microsurgical reconstruction at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. With a strong interest in medical innovation, Dr. Dayan also completed an executive MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to joining The Institute, Dr. Dayan spent 10 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he established lymphatic surgery and facial nerve programs and augmented microsurgical breast reconstruction. He is excited to join our network to continue to build these programs across the region.

Dr. Dayan is internationally recognized for his contributions to lymphedema surgery, breast reconstruction, and facial reanimation. He has pioneered new techniques with a focus on elevating the standard of care through innovation and research. His surgical contributions include the DUG flap (thigh-based breast reconstruction), neurotized DIEP flaps, and dual nerve transfers for facial paralysis. Dr. Dayan also specializes in lymphovenous bypass, vascularized lymph node transplant, and immediate lymphatic reconstruction. In addition to reconstruction, Dr. Dayan performs a variety of cosmetic procedures for the face, breast, and body.

Dr. Dayan is a recipient of the Godina Traveling Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to the field of microsurgery. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapters, and recentlyedited the textbook “Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema”. Dr. Dayan is founding president of the American Society for Lymphatic Surgery and board member of the Lymphatic Education and Research Network to advocate for patients with lymphedema.

Dr. Dayan has been recognized as Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctor in 2024, Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area in 2023, and national and regional Top Doctor in New York Magazine from 2016 to 2020.

Patrick Greaney, Jr. - MD, FACS

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Trained at some of the most renowned institutions in the country—including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Weill Cornell/NewYork-Presbyterian—he brings a deep breadth of surgical knowledge and technical skill to every case. He was also accepted into a highly competitive six-year combined pre-med and medical program straight out of high school.

Over the course of his career, he has received numerous honors for surgical excellence and his dedication to education, including repeated “Top Doctor” and “Top Cancer Doctor” recognitions across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania and has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the last 10 years. He has led high-volume reconstructive programs, contributed extensively to clinical research, and mentored the next generation of surgeons. Patients value his attentive, personalized approach and his commitment to achieving natural, confident results through state-of-the-art care.m at id sapien. Curabitur laoreet rutrum placerat. Suspendisse potenti. Nam tempus felis et metus dapibus, in ullamcorper ipsum iaculis.

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Meet Your Surgeons

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Peter Andrawes, MD

Dr. Peter Andrawes is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with specialty training in hand and microsurgery. He offers a wide variety of cosmetic procedures for the face, breast, and body. His facial specialties include eyelid surgery, face lift, and rhinoplasty.

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Russell Ashinoff, MD, FACS

Dr. Ashinoff is the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Ocean Medical Center. He offers cutting-edge surgical procedures for patients with lymphedema, including free lymph node transfer, lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), and lymphedema liposuction.

Joseph Dayan, MD, MBA

Ritwik Grover, MD

Dr. Grover brings a unique blend of artistic ability and extensive training. His interests in plastic surgery are wide-ranging from breast reconstruction to body contouring after weight loss, to full-body cosmetic surgery procedures.

Matthew Kaufman, MD, FACS

Dr. Kaufman is highly skilled in all aesthetic surgery procedures of the face and body. These procedures include: facelift, blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation), nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), ear reshaping (otoplasty), chin surgery, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift/reduction and abdominoplasty.

Robert T. Nevitt III, MD

Dr. Robert T. Nevitt III is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with particular interest in breast reconstruction and full body aesthetic procedures.

Tushar Patel, MD, FACS

Dr. Tushar Patel is a specialist in reconstruction after cancer surgery, traumatic injury, and the abdominal wall. His exceptional microsurgery training enables him to perform the most sophisticated reconstructive procedures to treat facial and extremity deformities, as well as breast reconstruction.

Deepak Ramesh, MD

As an expert in harmonious facial rejuvenation, Dr. Ramesh enjoys practicing all aspects of facial surgery, including eyelid and eyebrow lifts, face and neck lifts, laser skin resurfacing, and cosmetic orbital decompression.

Michael Rose, MD, FACS

Dr. Michael Rose, Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, is an expert in reconstruction following cancer surgery or deforming accidents. He specializes in breast reconstruction, offering the most advanced breast reconstruction techniques to meet the unique needs and aesthetic preferences of his patients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is earlobe repair a painful procedure?

Most patients are pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the procedure is. It’s performed under local anesthesia, so you’ll feel little to no pain during the repair. Mild soreness afterward is common but easily managed with over-the-counter medication.

How long does the procedure take?

Earlobe repair is a quick, in-office treatment that typically takes 20-40 minutes, depending on the extent of the damage. You’ll be able to return home the same day.

What is recovery like?

Recovery is usually smooth and straightforward. Most patients return to normal activities right away, with only mild swelling or tenderness for a few days, and stitches are often removed within a week.

Will there be visible scars?

Our surgeons use meticulous, fine suturing techniques to minimize scarring. Most patients find that any marks fade significantly over time and are barely noticeable once healed.

Can I wear earrings again after surgery?

Yes! Once your earlobes have fully healed, typically about 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, you can safely re-pierce your ears if you wish.

Is earlobe repair permanent?

Yes, the results are typically long-lasting. However, it’s important to care for your ears properly and avoid heavy earrings or trauma to prevent future damage.

Can earlobe repair be combined with other procedures?

Absolutely. Many patients pair earlobe repair with other facial rejuvenation treatments, such as fillers or facelift procedures, for a more comprehensive refresh.

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Reclaiming your confidence can be as simple as restoring the natural shape of your earlobes.

With expert care, subtle results, and a quick, comfortable procedure, you can look, and feel, like the best version of yourself again.

Your next chapter of confidence starts here.