EARLOBE
REPAIR SURGERY
What is
Earlobe Repair?
Earlobe
Repair restores the
delicate earlobe to its former shape. Most of the time, piercing an
earlobe increases the risk of tearing or stretching. The size and shape
of earrings not only exerts pressure on the soft fatty tissue of the
ear lobe but they can also be ripped out. Tears from a tiny piercing
hole can be immediately repaired. If the tear results from a gradual
enlarging of the ear hole over time, repairs are made after the wound
has healed. In Earlobe
Repair, flaps are used to
redistribute and reshape your ear, restoring it to its natural state.
Risks on
Earlobe Repair Surgery
There are very minimal risks in Earlobe
Repair. However, a common
risk is infection. You will experience minimal discomfort after the
procedure but you will not need any medicine other than antibiotic
after the surgery.
Earlobe
Repair Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
What
type of Earlobe repair will
I need?
The type of procedure is usually determined by the degree of your tear.
There are various types of repairs that can be done, which are mostly
under local anesthesia and are usually done within an hour.
Question:
When
can I wear my earrings again?
Earrings can be worn after six months upon Earlobe
repair surgery. You should
wait for about three months before you can have your earlobe re-pierced
to be sure that the scar is soft enough already.
Question:
What
will happen after Earlobe
repair surgery?
Your sutures will be removed after one to two weeks. The only dressing
applied is a thin layer of antibiotic ointment. Do not be alarmed if
you will see a little drainage from the wound because this is expected.
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