Earlobe Repair in Denver, CO
Are you unhappy with your earlobes?
Wearing heavy earrings or gauges can cause our earlobes to enlarge or tear. Earlobe repair surgery is a relatively quick procedure that will restore your earlobes back to their native appearance.
Dr. Misch typically performs earlobe repair surgery in her Denver, CO facial plastic surgery office using just local anesthesia.
Who is an earlobe repair candidate?
You are a candidate for an earlobe repair if your earlobes are stretched or torn. This can happen from wearing gauge earrings, wearing heavy earrings over time, or from trauma. Patients may undergo ear lobe repair at any age- from adolescence into adulthood.
You should be overall healthy. It is also important to have realistic expectations and a positive attitude to help you navigate your recovery!
What are the benefits of an earlobe repair?
An earlobe surgery will return your earlobes to their prior appearance. You will be able to have your ears repierced approximately 6 weeks after the surgery.
An additional benefit of an earlobe repair is its ability to be performed in office, awake, under only local anesthesia. This allows for a quicker surgical recovery.
What is earlobe repair recovery like?
You may have ear pain for a few days after an earlobe repair. Some bruising and swelling of the earlobes is normal and will decrease within 1 week. Any stitches used will either be absorbable or removed within 1 week of surgery.
As with all surgeries, full results can take time. Dr. Misch will be with you every step of your recovery!
Why choose Dr. Misch for your earlobe surgery?
Dr. Misch is a fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon, focusing only on surgeries of the head and neck. Her meticulous surgical technique will provide excellent results for your earlobe surgery.
She will provide caring, compassionate treatment, both before and after your surgery. She is available to answer your questions throughout your recovery. You will truly have someone supporting you every step of the way!
Get the ears you were meant to have!
Look and feel better, younger, refreshed. Improved.
Schedule a ConsultationWhen we feel confident, the people around us notice. Through an individualized, tailor made treatment plan, Dr. Misch can help you feel more self assured.
Earlobe Repair FAQs
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To start, no one NEEDS an earlobe repair! It simply depends on what your goals are.
In some instances of mild earring hole stretching, filler can be used to plump the earlobe and reduce the size of the hole.
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Most herbal supplements should be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. Any blood thinner or aspirin will also need to be stopped. You should avoid taking NSAIDs for 7 days prior to surgery.
Supplements like arnica, bromelain, vitamin C, and zinc may be taken prior to surgery, as these can help reduce bruising and swelling.
Pain medication may be prescribed after surgery.
Dr. Misch will personally review your medication list prior to surgery and discuss what to and not to take with you directly.
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An earlobe repair can be performed essentially at any age. It is typically performed in adolescent patients and older.