What is Earlobe Repair?

The delicate tissue of the earlobes is surprisingly easy to tear, stretch or split. Excessive piercing, gauging, earlobe stretching, and even trauma can cause lasting damage. Flannagan Plastic Surgery offers earlobe repair surgery that corrects this damage to the earlobe.

You are at a higher-than-average risk of infection if you have huge holes in your earlobes due to gauging. Earlobe repair surgery is needed to correct the damage and prevent future infections. You may also desire surgical repair if your torn or split earlobes are causing you a great deal of discomfort.

What is an Otoplasty Procedure?

An otoplasty is a type of surgery that alters the size, shape, or position of the ears. Some people desire otoplasty because one ear is higher than the other or because both ears are not the same size. Ear surgery could also be needed to correct damage due to an accident or injury.

Although otoplasty can correct congenital disabilities, it is not generally performed on children. This surgery can only be effective whenever the ears have stopped growing. Earlobe repair is a standard procedure performed in our offices with local anesthesia.

Are you considering otoplasty or earlobe repair? Get in touch with our team of friendly professionals for a personalized consultation today!