Surgeons can repair injuries of the earlobe that cause the tissue to become torn or stretched. Earlobes often become torn during accidents or through the use of oversized earrings.
With this simple surgical procedure, a normal appearance can be restored to your ears after an injury.
Indications for Earlobe Repair
• Split earlobe• Elongated or stretched earlobe
In many cases, the patient is advised to forgo the wearing of earrings for several months after surgery. Therefore, a good candidate for earlobe repair is committed to following these instructions.
Surgical Techniques in Earlobe Repair
Earlobe repair (for a split earlobe) is usually very quick and causes no pain. Your surgeon uses local anesthetic to numb the ear and stabilizes the ear to perform an incision. The skin that surrounds the split is removed to create a clean edge. Sutures are then placed to close the split, creating a normal-looking earlobe.After Your Earlobe Surgery
Your surgeon will send you home with specific post-operative instructions, which you should follow closely. A dressing will cover the ear for several days and the sutures will be removed within 2 weeks. You may experience some minor discomfort and swelling during the days that follow surgery.Re-piercing of the ears after surgery may not be recommended, but many patients choose to do so. There are steps you can take to prevent recurrence of the earlobe injury, so ask your surgeon for more information if you are planning to replace your ear piercing after surgery.
To learn more about earlobe repair in New York, contact Sadick Dermatology to schedule an appointment with one of our expert physicians.
