Earlobe Repair Coral Gables, FL | Gables Plastic Surgery: Jorge de la Pedraja, M.D.

Understanding Earlobe Repair Surgery

Wearing heavy earrings, experiencing trauma, or natural aging can cause earlobe damage that requires surgical intervention. Earlobe repair surgery restores damaged earlobes to a more natural, symmetrical appearance, helping patients regain confidence in their facial aesthetic.

Types of Earlobe Repair Procedures

• Earlobe reduction to restore proportional balance
• Keloid scar removal around piercing sites
• Split earlobe repairs from stretching or tearing
• Ear gauge repair to reverse intentional stretching

Candidates for Earlobe Repair in Coral Gables

Ideal candidates for earlobe repair include patients with:

• Stretched ear holes preventing earring wear
• Damage from heavy earrings
• Earlobe trauma or tearing
• Asymmetrical or disproportionate earlobes

Procedure Details

Earlobe repair is typically performed under local anesthesia, taking less than an hour. Dr. Jorge de la Pedraja customizes each procedure to address the patient's specific earlobe concerns, ensuring natural-looking results.

Recovery and Results

Most patients experience minimal discomfort and can return to normal activities quickly. Full recovery allows re-piercing after approximately two months, with careful attention to healing and sun protection.

Benefits of Earlobe Repair

• Restores natural earlobe contours
• Improves facial symmetry
• Enables normal earring wear
• Provides a more youthful appearance

For more information about Earlobe Repair in Coral Gables, FL, submit an enquiry to Gables Plastic Surgery: Jorge de la Pedraja, M.D.