Earlobe Repair in Chevy Chase
What is Earlobe Repair?
Earlobe repair, or lobuloplasty, is a low-risk cosmetic procedure that mends tears, splits, and stretched skin on your earlobes. Repairing the earlobe can prevent more serious tears, as well as improving the appearance of the earlobes.
Earlobe size can change if you wear heavy earrings or stretch your earlobes with larger jewelry or gauges. They may also stretch or rip due to injuries and accidents. If this occurs, a surgeon can fix the rip and create a more symmetrical appearance.
Your Earlobe Repair Appointment
Earlobe Repair Procedure: What to Expect
After an examination and discussing your goals, your provider will talk to you about your treatment plan. On the day of your treatment, your provider will clean the skin on and around your ear. Then, she will inject a small amount of anesthetic into the treatment area to numb it. You won't feel any pain during the procedure. After the area is numb your provider will make a small incision in the earlobe, remove excess skin or scar tissue and close the incision site. It's a very simple procedure.
Benefits of Earlobe Repair
There are many benefits to repairing a stretched or torn earlobe. They include:
- Improved appearance
- Quick procedure and healing time
- Reducing risk of tears or infections
- Wearing earrings again
- Boosting self confidence
Am I a Good Candidate for Earlobe Repair?
Earlobe repair is a good fit for adults and teens with a partially or completely torn earlobe, an elongated piercing hole, or earlobes stretched by gauges. If you're prone to keloids, let us know so extra steps can be taken to lower the risk of a raised scar.