Earlobe Repair

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Earlobe Repair in Houston

Over time, earlobes can become stretched or start to droop with age. Heavy earrings, gauges, tearing or trauma resulting in damage to the earlobes are also fairly common. Earlobe Repair, or lobuloplasty, offers a solution to correct split, torn, or outstretched earlobes by tightening the skin, resulting in a more natural-looking appearance. Otoplasty or ear pinning surgery may also be an option for you if you would like to reshape the overall appearance of your ears. Houston Earlobe Repair specialist, Dr. Scott Reis uses the most up-to-date techniques to deliver natural-looking results.

Am I A Candidate for Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe Repair surgery is commonly performed on candidates that have enlarged holes from oversized earrings or gauges, stretched skin, or full tearing as a result of trauma.1 This procedure is also an option for anyone that is simply unhappy with their earlobe shape and would like to resize and tighten the skin in this area. 

The Earlobe Repair Procedure

During your initial consultation, Dr. Reis will sit down with you to review your medical history and overall goals. Once you and Dr. Reis have determined that Earlobe Repair is the best option, he will create your personalized surgical plan. During surgery, Dr. Reis will use small sutures to fix tearing and tighten the skin around the earlobes. Depending on your desired result, he will reconstruct the skin to match your overall ear shape.

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Recovery & Results After Earlobe Repair

Upon completing the repair successfully, Dr. Reis and his team will be sure to send you home with clear and helpful after-care instructions. Downtime is minimal and the outer layer of fine stitches placed during the procedure will be removed after one week. Once the earlobe is fully healed, it will be safe to re-pierce the area. Depending on your specific recovery, this can take up to 4-6 months, but typically it is safe to re-pierce within three months. Results should be apparent almost immediately with minimal scarring when after-care instructions are followed closely.

Dr. Reis often recommends Fractional Co2 Laser Treatment to his patients in order to improve the appearance of scars after surgery, as well as Alastin Regenerative Skin Nectar and Skinuva Silicone Scar Gel. And as always, protection from the sun and UV exposure is critical to optimal hidden scaring.

Contact Dr. Scott Reis for Earlobe Repair in Houston

Dr. Scott Reis and his team of experts are committed to providing you with the best possible care and accurate information. If you have any questions about earlobe repair or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us.

References
1 Vathulya, M., Jain, V. & Jain, P. Simple Tips for Ear Lobule Reconstruction-“Lobuloplasty Revisited”. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 71, 1096–1098 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-017-1186-2

"Dr. Reis applied a very balanced approach to assessing the best treatment options for a traumatic injury to my hand. He constantly evaluated the most effective options to restore mobility while also considering aesthetic appearance after surgery. His demeanor is always patient and helpful in explaining treatment in often illustrative and layman's terms. His attention to detail is also exemplary. "

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"Dr. Reis performed 3 operations on me to remove a benign tumor from my leg. I could not be more pleased with the results, but was even more impressed with the care I received. Faced with a rare case, he tailored the surgical plan to what would create the best result for me. I was impressed that he checked up on me and cared about how I was feeling in the days following my operations. I would recommend Dr. Reis to any one of my family members. I was very lucky to have found an extremely talented and kind surgeon!"

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"I could not be happier with the care I got from Dr. Reis and his team. I had trauma to my face and needed to see a plastic surgeon to repair. He was a calming influence and did great work. He followed up several times to make sure I was doing OK. He was kind and compassionate. Although I was not happy with the reason I was there, I could not be happier with the care I received."

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