Advanced Earlobe Reconstruction | Earlobe Repair in Columbia, South Carolina

Comprehensive Earlobe Repair Surgery in Columbia, SC

Earlobe repair is a specialized surgical procedure designed to correct earlobes that have been stretched, damaged, or deformed by heavy earrings, gauges, injury, or multiple piercings. Palmetto Facial Plastics offers precise reconstruction techniques to restore the natural contour and aesthetic appearance of your earlobes.

Ideal Candidates for Earlobe Repair

Patients may be excellent candidates for earlobe repair if they experience:

• Torn or stretched earlobes from jewelry or accidental trauma
• Earlobes distorted by gauge piercings
• Age-related earlobe stretching or drooping
• Multiple piercings causing structural damage

Surgical Approach by Dr. Helen Moses

Dr. Moses performs earlobe repair as a precise outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. The surgical technique involves carefully removing damaged skin and meticulously reattaching earlobe tissues using fine sutures, ensuring optimal aesthetic and functional restoration.

Procedure Duration and Recovery

Earlobe repair typically takes between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the complexity of the repair. Most patients can return to work the same day or next day, with minimal disruption to their daily routine.

Re-Piercing Considerations

After complete healing, patients can re-pierce their ears. Dr. Moses recommends:

• Waiting approximately three months post-surgery
• Placing new piercings at least 3 mm from previous piercing sites

Post-Operative Care

Detailed post-operative instructions will be provided to ensure smooth healing. Patients should avoid sleeping on or applying pressure to the repaired earlobes during the initial recovery phase. Suture removal typically occurs around one week after the procedure.

Expertise and Precision

As a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Helen Moses specializes in facial reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Her commitment to natural-looking results ensures that patients achieve refined, subtle enhancements that appear completely authentic.

For more information about Earlobe Repair in Columbia, SC, submit an enquiry to Palmetto Facial Plastics Helen A. Moses, MD.