Experience Exceptional Earlobe Repair at Boston Center for Plastic Surgery

Our board-certified plastic surgeons combine precision, artistry, and state-of-the-art techniques to deliver beautifully natural outcomes. Whether repairing torn, stretched, or elongated earlobes due to earrings, trauma, or aging, our customized approach ensures personalized results and patient satisfaction. Schedule a consultation today, and let us restore your earlobes with the meticulous care you deserve.

What is Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe repair is a cosmetic surgical procedure that corrects torn, stretched, or otherwise damaged earlobes. Typically resulting from heavy earrings, gauges, accidental injury, or aging, this procedure reshapes and restores the natural contour of the earlobe, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and functional integrity.

Types of Earlobe Repair

Earlobe Reduction (Earlobe Shortening)

Earlobe reduction addresses overly large or elongated earlobes, reducing their size for a balanced and proportional appearance. Our surgeons skillfully remove excess tissue to create smaller, aesthetically pleasing earlobes.

Earlobe Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer)

Earlobe fat grafting utilizes your own harvested fat to restore volume and youthful fullness to thin or aging earlobes. This minimally invasive procedure rejuvenates the earlobes, improving their overall appearance and firmness.

Ear Reconstruction

Ear reconstruction involves reshaping or rebuilding the ear following trauma, congenital disabilities, or prior surgeries. Our expert surgeons employ meticulous reconstructive techniques to restore the ear’s natural shape and symmetry.

Earlobe Repair Benefits

  • Improved Earlobe Strength: Strengthens weakened tissue, helping prevent future tearing or stretching.
  • Enhanced Skin Quality: Restores smoother, firmer skin texture to the earlobes, contributing to a youthful overall appearance.
  • Expanded Hairstyling Options: Renewed confidence to wear hairstyles that reveal the ears without concern.
  • Corrected Gauge or Piercing Regret: Enables correction and reversal of previous gauging or piercing decisions.
  • Increased Comfort: Alleviates discomfort or irritation previously caused by damaged or stretched earlobes.

Am I a Good Candidate for Earlobe Repair?

Ideal candidates for earlobe repair include individuals with torn, stretched, elongated, or damaged earlobes due to earrings, injury, or aging. Good candidates are in generally good health, have realistic expectations, and desire a subtle yet transformative enhancement of their appearance.

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What to Expect 

Earlobe repair is a quick, precise procedure performed under local anesthesia in our luxurious, private facilities. It is typically completed within an hour. Our surgeons gently excise damaged tissue and skillfully suture the earlobe, achieving a naturally balanced contour with minimal discomfort.

Recovery and Results

Recovery from earlobe repair is swift, with minor swelling or tenderness subsiding within days. Sutures are typically removed after one week, and patients usually resume daily activities immediately following the procedure. Results are instantly noticeable and aesthetically pleasing, with earlobes ready for re-piercing after approximately six weeks.

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Why Choose Boston Center for Plastic Surgery for Earlobe Repair?

Choosing Boston Center for Plastic Surgery means partnering with a prestigious team of board-certified plastic surgeons renowned for their extensive experience, meticulous precision, and sophisticated artistry. With over 35 years of trusted expertise and leadership in aesthetic surgery, our practice consistently achieves natural-looking, elegant results, earning the recognition and respect of patients and peers alike throughout Greater Boston and beyond.

Our surgeons and dermatologists maintain distinguished affiliations with Harvard Medical School, serving as educators and mentors to emerging physicians. This commitment to education and innovation underscores our dedication to staying at the forefront of aesthetic medicine, employing only the most advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technologies. At Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, our exceptional outcomes are matched by our unmatched emphasis on safety, comfort, and personalized patient care.

Entrust your earlobe repair to Boston’s premier specialists and experience the difference that true expertise, personalized attention, and refined artistry can make. Schedule your consultation with the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery today.

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Earlobe Repair FAQs

Can I re-pierce my ears in the same place after earlobe repair?

Will I experience numbness after earlobe repair?

Do you perform bilateral earlobe repairs simultaneously?

Does earlobe repair affect hearing?

How long will earlobe repair results last?

Is there an age limit for earlobe repair?

Can earlobe repair be combined with other facial procedures?

Can I re-pierce my ears in the same place after earlobe repair?

Typically, re-piercing can be performed near the original location but not exactly on the scar tissue. Our surgeons will recommend the optimal spot to ensure lasting results and prevent future tearing.

Will I experience numbness after earlobe repair?

Temporary mild numbness is possible but uncommon. Sensation usually fully returns within several weeks following the procedure.

Do you perform bilateral earlobe repairs simultaneously?

Yes, both earlobes can typically be repaired during the same procedure, allowing for balanced healing and symmetry in results.

Does earlobe repair affect hearing?

No, earlobe repair exclusively addresses external tissue and does not impact ear function or hearing.

How long will earlobe repair results last?

The results of earlobe repair are permanent. However, if heavy earrings or gauges are used again, future stretching or damage can occur.

Is there an age limit for earlobe repair?

There's no specific age limit; adults of all ages can benefit. Eligibility is based on individual health status and aesthetic concerns, assessed during your consultation.

Can earlobe repair be combined with other facial procedures?

Yes, many patients combine earlobe repair with other facial rejuvenation treatments or surgical procedures, offering comprehensive and convenient aesthetic enhancement.

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