Earlobes can tear for several reasons, including:
Traumatic Pulling: An earring getting caught on clothing, a child's hand, or a telephone receiver.
Heavy Earrings: The gradual stretching of the piercing hole from the long-term wear of heavy earrings.
Sleeping in Earrings: Constant pressure or pulling during sleep can slowly enlarge the hole.
Gauged Earlobes: A conscious decision to stretch the lobe that you now wish to reverse.
Accidental Tugging: Catching an earring during sports or other physical activities.
Recovery from earlobe repair is remarkably easy and straightforward.
Immediately After: You will leave with a small bandage. There is no downtime, and you can return to most normal activities right away.
The First Week: You may have minor swelling or bruising. Dr. Goldberg will provide simple care instructions to keep the area clean. Stitches are typically removed in 5-7 days.
Healing Timeline: The lobe will be tender for a few weeks as it heals. The scar will mature and fade over several months.
Re-piercing: You can have your ears re-pierced once the lobe is fully healed, usually about 6-8 weeks after the repair procedure. Dr. Goldberg can often perform this for you as well.
While seemingly simple, earlobe repair requires a cosmetic surgeon's eye to ensure a beautiful, symmetrical result.
Cosmetic Expertise: As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Goldberg approaches every procedure with an artist's eye for detail and symmetry, ensuring your repaired lobe looks natural.
Precision and Care: He uses the finest sutures and techniques to minimize scarring, a level of detail not always found in urgent care or other general settings.
Comfort and Convenience: Performed in our private, comfortable office, this procedure is quick, affordable, and resolves a common frustration with permanent results.
Comprehensive Service: From repair to future re-piercing, we provide a complete solution for your earlobe concerns.
