Am I An Ideal Candidate For Earlobe Surgery?
Do you have aesthetic concerns related to your earlobe that you would like to repair? Is there a divide in the earlobe, a hole due to an enlarged earlobe, or a history of trauma to the earlobe?
If you are at all unhappy with the appearance of your earlobe, then you owe it to yourself to take the time now to schedule a consultation for torn earlobe surgery. By taking this simple step, you can be on your way to an improved appearance and a renewed sense of self-confidence. During your consultation for earlobe repair, Dr. Killingsworth and his plastic surgery team will examine your earlobes, review your medical history with you, and suggest a treatment plan of action so that you can achieve your personal goals for earlobe repair.
What Can I Expect During Earlobe Surgery?
At Astra Plastic Surgery, your earlobe repair procedure is routinely performed under local anesthesia with optional sedation, depending on your needs. After planning the procedure and marking the adjustments, a small amount of lidocaine numbing solution is deposited to ensure comfort.
Earlobe correction surgery is carried out in a quick and simple procedure that reconstructs the earlobe while addressing those aspects of healing and assuring there will be minimal scar tissue following your recovery. The extent of the rupture helps to determine the type of repair required. In some instances, small flaps are used to redesign the earlobe. Absorbent sutures are typically used as well, which, because of their color and small size, are well camouflaged and hidden.
What Can I Expect After Earlobe Repair?
Following earlobe repair in Atlanta, your earlobe will be stitched shut. Typically, the stitches can be removed around a week after the procedure. Once the ears are fully healed, patients can get their ears pierced if they choose to. However, patients should avoid getting their ear pierced in the same spot to lessen the risk of the earlobe splitting again.
Mild discomfort is common following earlobe repair. However, this can be treated by using over-the-counter pain medications. It is recommended that patients refrain from showering until 24 hours after their earlobe repair to avoid the risk of developing an infection.