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Earlobe Repairin Albany, NY
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Sanjiv Kayastha, MD
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Earlobe Repair At a Glance
Cost
$850-$1,700+
Anesthesia
Local
On-Op Length
45 minutes-1 hour
Recovery
1 week
Earlobe repair surgery offers an effective solution for those who have a torn or split earlobe due to heavy earrings, sudden trauma, or gauges. A torn earlobe can be painful or distressing– Dr. Kayastha can reconstruct the earlobe to reduce mental and physical discomfort.
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Why KPS?
Our mission at K Plastic Surgery is simple. Dr. Kayastha and his team are focused on delivering the very best possible patient experience combined with excellent results. As a board-certified plastic surgeon,
Dr. Kayastha has the skill and experience to help you achieve your unique aesthetic goals.
Verified Patient Reviews
Travis M.
Dr. Kayastha did an incredible job repairing both of my stretched earlobes! They are now much more symmetrical and look as if I didn’t even have them stretched to begin with! The entire staff that I had interacted with were so friendly, including Dr. K, and made the procedure an absolute breeze. Can’t recommend this practice enough!
Ann T.
Dr. Kayastha was very helpful since the beginning of the consultation, explaining every detail of the surgery all the way to the very last one, I would recommend anyone looking for his services and his staff are really nice and kind! Very happy will do all over again if needed.
Lacy M.
The office is immaculate. I’m always greeted with a smile and everyone remembers my name!! I’m usually in and out of the office, not like usual doctors’ offices where you sit and wait and wait. They get you in, they do their thing, answer all your questions, and send you on your way.
What Is an Earlobe Repair Procedure?
Earlobes naturally elongate over time, but extended use of heavy earrings or sudden trauma can cause them to become stretched or torn. Other common causes of earlobe damage include enlarged earring holes, accidental pulling, and the prolonged use of earlobe gauges.
Earlobe repair is a simple surgical procedure that removes damaged skin and excess scar tissue before reshaping the remaining earlobe tissue. The surgeon then uses fine sutures to create a natural looking earlobe that follows the original curve of the ear. This cosmetic procedure is typically performed as an in office procedure using local anesthesia.
Depending on the patient’s needs, treatment may include torn earlobe repair, earlobe reduction, or another form of reconstructive surgery. Although it is considered minor surgery, the procedure can effectively repair damaged earlobes and improve their shape, size, and symmetry.
Patients often ask, “Is earlobe repair painful?” Local anesthesia helps minimize discomfort during treatment, although mild swelling, tenderness, or soreness may occur during the healing process.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Earlobe Surgery?
Patients whose earlobes have stretched naturally, been enlarged by gauges, or sustained a sudden injury may be good candidates for repair. The procedure is generally low risk, and performed with a local anesthetic but patients should be in good overall health and ideally be nonsmokers to reduce the risk of delayed recovery or complications. After the ears have healed completely, many patients can wear earrings again. Your surgeon will explain when it is safe to re-pierce the repaired area and how to protect the results.
To determine if earlobe surgery is right for you, a consultation with Dr. Kayastha is needed.
Customize Your Earlobe Repair
Earlobe repair is performed in the office with local anesthesia. The techniques used will depend on the extent of earlobe repair required. In some cases, excess drooping tissue can be removed to reshape the earlobe. In the case of a torn earlobe, the two ends can be brought together and stitched.
Earlobe Repair
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Split Earlobe Correction
To repair a split earlobe, the areas to be excised are first marked followed by local anesthesia. The marked area is then removed via surgical scalpel, and the remaining lobe is repaired with suturing.
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Stretched Earlobe Correction
Stretched earlobe repair is common for individuals who have had gauged earlobes. During this procedure, a topical anesthetic is administered, stretched skin is removed, and the remaining skin is then reconstructed to restore the earlobe to a more natural shape.
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Earlobe Trauma Correction
Depending on the damage done to the earlobe due to trauma, Dr. Kayastha may employ an array of surgical techniques to restore the earlobe to a more natural appearance. This may include a combination of split and stretched earlobe techniques.
Earlobe Repair Results
Following earlobe repair, patients often notice decreased discomfort around their ears and a natural appearance to the new shape. Once fully healed, patients can choose to have their new earlobes re-pierced after about 3 months.
Recovering from Earlobe Repair
Because earlobe repair is a very minor procedure, there is little to no downtime– full recovery will only take a few days to a week. During this short time, patients can expect very minor discomfort and swelling that should diminish in the next few days. Most patients can return to work the following day but should continue to sleep in an elevated position for one week.
Earlobe repair boasts little to no downtime, so patients can return to their normal activities as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does earlobe repair take to heal?
Can earlobes be made smaller?
Does earlobe repair surgery hurt?
Will a split earlobe repair itself?
How much does it cost to repair a torn earlobe?
What can I expect after earlobe surgery?
How can I close my ear hole naturally?
Who can fix a torn earlobe?
How do you fix a torn earlobe?
Can earring holes be repaired?
Does insurance pay for earlobe repair?
Will I have a scar? What kind of scar will I have?
How much does an earlobe repair cost in Albany, NY?
Schedule a Consultation
The best way to explore your options and get an accurate price estimate is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kayastha. Fill our the form or give us a call at (518) 674-9060 to start your journey.
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Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha
Dr. Sanjiv Kayastha is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20+ years of experience. He has been recognized as a Castle-Connelly Top Doc for 10 consecutive years for his excellence in Plastic Surgery. Dr. Kayastha founded K Plastic Surgery, where he specializes in breast surgery, body contouring, and mommy makeover procedures. He has performed thousands of procedures for patients in the Albany area.
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