Earlobe repair at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Lone Tree, CO, is performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeremy Williams, who has extensive training in plastic and reconstructive procedures.
Healing after earlobe repair is usually much easier than recovery from larger cosmetic surgeries, but you’ll still need to protect the area while the incision strengthens.
What Happens During Earlobe Repair?
Earlobe repair can correct concerns such as slightly enlarged piercings, stretched earlobes from gauges or heavy earrings, and torn or split earlobes.
The exact technique depends on the shape and size of the tear or stretch. Your surgeon may remove a small amount of tissue and then close the earlobe with sutures to restore a smoother contour. The procedure is generally finished in less than an hour.
What Recovery Feels Like
Most people can return to many normal daily activities quickly. You may notice mild throbbing once the anesthesia wears off. This can often be managed with over-the-counter medication, although your surgeon will give you instructions based on your case.
Aftercare is usually simple. Your surgeon may recommend ointment, a small covering, or other incision-care measures. Nonabsorbable sutures are often used and removed during a follow-up visit, but dissolvable sutures may be appropriate for some repairs.
When Can You Re-Pierce Your Ears?
You’ll need to wait until the earlobe has healed enough before re-piercing. This timing can vary based on the repair, your skin, and your surgeon’s instructions.
When re-piercing is cleared, the new piercing may need to be placed away from the repaired scar so the tissue has better support.
To protect your result, you may also need to avoid heavy earrings, gauges, or pulling on the earlobe. Even after the skin looks healed, scar tissue continues to mature.
Learn More About Earlobe Repair Recovery in Lone Tree, CO
Earlobe repair can be a relatively small procedure, but careful healing still matters.
Learn what your repair may involve with Dr. Jeremy Williams at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Lone Tree, CO. Schedule a consultation online or call 303-706-1100 today.
