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5 Questions to Ask Before Your Earlobe Repair Procedure

You might be considering earlobe repair surgery for several reasons, including years of wearing heavy earrings, intentionally stretching your earlobes with gauges, injury or trauma to your ears, or aging lobes that make you look older.

If you’re unsure whether this procedure is right for you, here are five commonly asked questions to steer you in the right direction.

1. What Does Earlobe Repair Entail?

To correct torn, split, sagging, or enlarged earlobes, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jorge de la Pedraja makes tiny incisions through which he trims excess tissue. Then, he will stitch what’s left to create appealing, natural-looking earlobes. This process typically involves removing small amounts of skin from one side and suturing it to the other. The resulting scarring is minimal and will fade over time.

2. How Long Will It Take for My Earlobes to Heal?

Every patient is different, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. You might require extra healing time if your earlobes were severely damaged before surgery. most patients are back to normal at one month out. but typically, no one will notice that you’ve had cosmetic surgery.

We recommend avoiding sleeping on the incisions for a minimum of one week and waiting for at least six weeks before re-pearcing and wearing earrings. Also, please refrain from using a hairdryer to avoid further damage to your tender earlobes.

3. Does Earlobe Repair Hurt?

Thanks to anesthesia, the procedure will not hurt, but you may experience some discomfort after surgery as you recover. Dr. de la Pedraja will prescribe a topical antibiotic for the incisions and provide instructions for when to return for a follow-up appointment to have your sutures removed. Your new earlobes will look and feel normal and natural once the swelling goes down.

4. How Long Will the Process Last?

Earlobe repair is a minimally invasive procedure that can take under an hour. Your full recovery may take several weeks, but no downtime is necessary for the healing process to begin. You should experience immediate relief from any trauma or tear you have experienced within the first few days following the repair. The outcome should be permanent because your earlobes typically don’t change shape after this surgery.

5. Am I a Good Candidate for Earlobe Repair Surgery?

Ideal candidates for earlobe repair surgery are men, women, and children over 5 years old with congenital ear defects, injuries, or unnaturally elongated earlobes. This procedure can also restore your ears to a natural shape and appearance if you have stretched your earlobes with gauges and have since decided to reverse this effect.

Where to Get Earlobe Repair in Miami

Dr. Jorge de la Pedraja is a Miami plastic surgeon specializing in facial cosmetic surgery, including earlobe repair. His goal is to provide safe, outstanding results to all patients. To schedule a consultation, call (305) 441-9144 or contact us online today. Gables Plastic Surgery is in Coral Gables, FL, proudly serving Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach, Pinecrest, and other South Florida areas.