
EARLOBE REPAIR SURGERY IN NEW JERSEY

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EARLOBE REPAIR SURGERY IN NEW JERSEY

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Overview
While cleft earlobes are present from birth, split earlobes can result from wearing heavy, large earrings or wide gauges.
Earlobe surgery, also known as bifid earlobe repair, provides patients a quick, simple way to restore or create naturally beautiful earlobes.
Summary




How To Repair A Torn Ear Lobe - Dr. Deborah Yu
What to Expect
Earlobe surgery is a quick, minor surgical procedure that comes with little to no downtime. Your treatment will be tailored to your specific earlobe injury or deformity, with the goal of delivering a look that gives you the confidence to wear your hair back with pride.
Split or bifid earlobe repair can fix a torn or split earlobe caused by a birth defect or the weight of heavy earrings. It involves the following steps:
- Our surgeons will assess the split and remove any scar tissue to create smooth edges that can heal together properly.
- Local anesthetic is used to prevent pain during the procedure.
- The two sides of the torn earlobe are stitched together using absorbable sutures that don't need removal.
- The sutured earlobe is then dressed with gauze and tape to hold it in place while healing.
- Proper aftercare is important during the healing period. We recommend keeping the area clean and protected until fully healed, usually around 6-8 weeks.
- Once healed, the earlobe should be free of splits or tears and the two sides seamlessly joined back together.
- Wearing heavy earrings is discouraged after repair to prevent re-tearing the delicate tissue. Most patients can resume wearing lighter earrings after about two months.
- In severe cases where a large amount of tissue is missing, a graft may be taken from behind the ear to reconstruct the earlobe.
Recovery &
Results
Earlobe surgery is a quick procedure and most patients are able to resume their normal activities immediately following the procedure. You may notice mild pain for a few days. Complete healing from earlobe surgery may take from 2-6 months, at which point you should be able to pierce or re-pierce your earlobe and resume wearing earrings with renewed confidence.
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Surgeons
At The Plastic Surgery Center, our team believes that every patient deserves to feel beautiful in their own way. We’re proud to use our extensive experience to perform advanced procedures that enhance confidence, bring out your gorgeous features, and provide results that you love.

Andrew Elkwood
MD, FACS
Hamid Abdollahi
MD, FACS
Russell Ashinoff
MD, FACS
Eric I. Chang
MD, FACS
Kari L. Colen
MD, FACS
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MD
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MD
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MD, FACS
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MD, FACS
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MD, FACS
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MD, FACS
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MD
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MD
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MD, FACS
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MD, FACS
David Rayfield
MD
Michael Rose
MD, FACS
Adam Saad
MD, FACS
Tzvi Small
MD, FACS
Hakan Usal
MD
Jonathan Weiswasser
MD, FACS
Eric Wimmers
MD, FACSPlastic Surgeons Near Me
First Floor, STE 200 Red Bank, NJ 07701
Frequently Asked Questions About Earlobe Surgery
Earlobe surgery, or otoplasty, involves reshaping or reconstructing the earlobe to correct deformities or defects. Some common procedures are earlobe reduction, tear repair, reconstruction after injury, and correcting enlarged holes from gauging.
Earlobe surgery is typically done on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes small incisions to access the damaged area, removes any scar tissue, reshapes the earlobe tissue, and closes the incisions with stitches. In some cases, a skin graft may be taken to rebuild part of the earlobe.
Recovery time is usually around 6-8 weeks. Stitches are removed or dissolved in 1-2 weeks. The ear will be tender and swollen at first so headbands are recommended to avoid irritation. After 6-8 weeks, the earlobe should be fully healed.
The incisions are made right along the edge of the earlobe to hide any scarring. In most cases, the scar should be barely visible once fully healed. Proper aftercare can minimize scarring.
For repaired tears, piercings should not be worn for at least 2 months after surgery to allow proper healing. After 2 months, lightweight earrings can typically be worn again.
Concerned about costs and payment options for earlobe surgery? Our staff will work with you to help you understand your insurance coverage, when relevant, as well as any financing opportunities for qualified patients. We understand your desire for more aesthetically pleasing earlobes, and our team will support you however we can to make your surgery possible.
Financing& Insurance
If you are having rhinoplasty to correct a functional issue, such as a deviated septum, it’s possible that some or all of the costs may be covered by your insurance. We will work with you and your health insurer to obtain any necessary approvals for your covered surgical procedures. If you want to learn more about our cosmetic options, please contact us today at 833-615-2618.
