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Earlobe Repair

Earlobe Repair In Detroit Metro

Introduction

Introduction to Earlobe Repair

A torn or stretched earlobe can be caused by heavy earrings use, congenital separation, trauma, or gauging. Repairing the ear lobes is a frequently requested, simple procedure that can be done in our clinic with minimal inconvenience. In some cases, people have waited years before seeking earlobe repair, thinking that their ears would heal together naturally or shrink back to normal after being stretched. Unfortunately, there is a limit to the healing process and an enlarged hole may not shrink enough to hold an earring securely or look normal. If the lobe is severely stretched or has been torn from trauma, surgical repair can restore your ability to wear earrings and help the earlobes to look normal again. If you are seeking earlobe repair surgery in the Detroit area, consider getting in touch with double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Compton. Please read below for more information.

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What is Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe surgery is a reconstructive procedure to close an enlarged earring hole or repair a complete tear through. Earlobe repair is a straightforward, in office surgery done with local anesthesia only. Dr. Compton will remove the skin between the 2 sides of the hole and stitch the earlobe back together. A gauge repair will be similar but more complicated given the tissue excess. If there is an enlarged hole, the hole will be removed and the skin and soft tissue closed with suture. The ears will be healed and ready for a new piercing in a few months, if desired.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Earlobe Repair?

While earlobe repair in the Detroit area can be performed on adults and children alike, there are some characteristics of the best candidates for this type of procedure:

  • Do not intend to expand their earlobes again
  • Have already let the ear shrink on its own
  • Have anxiety about the appearance of their ears
  • Have elongated or torn earlobes
  • Have realistic expectations

What Are the Benefits of Earlobe Repair?

Getting your earlobe repaired in the Detroit area has various benefits. Some of which are listed below:

  • Restore the ability to wear earrings
  • Easier ear hygiene
  • Flexibility of wearing shorter hairstyles
  • Professional appearance restored
  • Reduce unwanted attention

What’s the First Step?

If you are interested in earlobe repair in Troy, we suggest you schedule a consultation with double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Compton. During this appointment, Dr. Compton will want to know your medical history, any history related to the cause of the earlobe issue and your aesthetic goals with the procedure. He will examine your earlobes, identifying possible techniques to be used for restoration. Most earlobes require a few stitches, but others might need a more complex tissue rotation. This is a great time to ask any questions about the surgery, its pros, cons, and recovery timeline.

Once you and Dr Compton agree on the treatment plan, you can visit our patient care coordinator to learn more about pricing, scheduling, and any pre-operative instructions.

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What to Expect on the Day of Earlobe Repair Surgery

On the day of your earlobe repair surgery in Troy, you will be welcomed by Dr. Compton and his staff at the facility. They will settle you in the surgical suite and review your plan and answer any questions. Dr Compton will then inject local anesthetic into the earlobes, then sterilize and drape them for surgery. Dr. Compton will make small incisions to remove excess skin and meticulously close the incisions with fine sutures. Depending on the individual case and patient preference, he may use absorbable or removeable sutures for skin closure. On average, an earlobe repair surgery will take 15-30 minutes per side.

Earlobe Repair Recovery

After surgery, your ears will be cleaned and covered with ointment. You can drive yourself home, given that only local anesthesia was required.

Most patients can return to work the same day if desired. We typically do not cover the site with a bandage. You will be cleaning the incisions twice per day and applying ointment. Sutures will be removed in 5-7 days and repeat ear piercing can be done as early as 6 weeks, though we prefer to wait 3 months for the scar to mature.

How Much Does Earlobe Repair Cost in Detroit, MI?

The cost of earlobe repair in Detroit will depend on the complexity of the individual’s case, Dr. Compton’s fees, and the technique used, among other factors. A simple earlobe repair is $650 per ear, but the cost may be up to $750 – $1,000 per ear for more complicated repairs like gauge repairs.

Ear piercing by Dr Compton is available and there will be an additional fee. For more information, schedule a consultation with Dr. Compton to formulate a plan, quote and schedule a date.

Why Choose Dr. Compton?

What Are the Benefits of Earlobe Repair?

Dr. Andrew Compton is a double board-certified Ear Nose and Throat Specialist and a Fellowship-trained Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. This extensive training has given him experience operating on all parts of the face and neck. He has done thousands of nasal surgeries and facial surgeries. He loves to do all external ear surgeries and has extensive experience with both simple and complex ear lobe repairs.
Dr. Andrew Compton is also an award-winning fine artist. His artistic eye and attention to detail allow him to excel in facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgery. He should be an undoubted choice for your earlobe repair surgery in Troy, MI.

Dr. Compton completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA in 2012. He then completed his American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) fellowship with Washington University School of Medicine at the prestigious Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO 2013. This advanced fellowship training focused on both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, including facelift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and rhinoplasty (nose surgery). He has been in private practice since 2013 and opened his solo practice in 2021.

He is a clinical instructor at William Beaumont Hospital and Oakland University School of Medicine, educating both ENT resident physicians and medical students.

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Do not wait to fix your earlobes. An Earlobe Surgery in the Detroit area is a relatively quick and straightforward procedure to restore your ability to wear earrings. For more information, call our office immediately or contact us online at Compton Plastic Surgery in Troy, MI.

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