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Consultation
Dr. Osayande evaluates brow position, forehead and hairline anatomy, eyelid skin, facial symmetry, medical history, and your goals. Photographs help document the relationship between the brow and upper eyelids.
Ear Lobe Repair & Reductionin Rockville, Maryland
A more balanced earlobe appearance.
What Is Ear Lobe Repair?
Ear lobe repair corrects stretched, torn, or enlarged earlobes for a more balanced, natural appearance. Signature Facial Plastic Surgery serves patients in Rockville, Bethesda, and the greater Washington, DC area.
A more balanced earlobe appearance
What can ear lobe repair address?
Earlobes can become stretched, torn, or enlarged over time from heavy earrings, gauged piercings, or natural aging. Ear lobe repair restores a more balanced, proportionate earlobe shape, whether from a single torn piercing or significant gauge stretching.
At Signature Facial Plastic Surgery, repair is tailored to the specific type and extent of earlobe change, with the option to re-pierce the ear after healing if desired.
- Torn or split earlobes from heavy earrings or trauma
- Stretched piercing holes
- Significantly enlarged holes from gauge piercings
- Natural earlobe elongation related to aging
Nearly all types of earlobe damage can be repaired, from a simple tear to significant gauge stretching. Dr. Osayande will discuss the specific technique appropriate for your situation during consultation.
Straightforward, effective correction
Is ear lobe repair right for you?
You may be a candidate for ear lobe repair if you have a torn, stretched, or enlarged earlobe that you'd like restored to a more natural appearance. This is a straightforward procedure appropriate for most healthy adults.
Whether you have a single small tear or significant stretching from gauge piercings, your consultation will determine the specific repair technique needed.
Technique matched to your repair needs
Your personalized ear lobe repair
Dr. Osayande selects the repair technique based on the extent of earlobe damage, from simple closure of a small tear to more involved reconstruction for significantly stretched or gauged lobes.
For patients who wish to be re-pierced after healing, this can typically be planned as part of your overall treatment timeline.
“Ear lobe repair is a small procedure with an outsized impact on confidence. The goal is a natural-looking lobe that you'd never guess had been repaired.”
From consultation through recovery
Your ear lobe repair experience at Signature
Surgical Planning
Your incision pattern, degree of repositioning, anesthesia plan, and whether another procedure would add meaningful benefit are selected for your anatomy—not from a standard formula.
Procedure Day
Brow lift surgery is performed with anesthesia appropriate to the planned technique and setting. The tissues are carefully repositioned and secured while the incisions are closed with attention to scar quality.
Follow-Up
Scheduled postoperative visits allow Dr. Osayande to monitor swelling, incision healing, brow position, and your gradual return to normal activities.
Planning your downtime
Ear lobe repair recovery and results
Healing varies by patient, but the following timeline offers a general framework.
First 48 hours
Mild swelling and tenderness at the repair site are expected.
Days 3–7
Initial healing progresses; sutures, if used, are typically removed within this period.
About 1–2 weeks
Most patients resume normal activities, including wearing lightweight earrings if not planning to re-pierce.
Following months
The repair site fully matures, with re-piercing possible after adequate healing.
When will I see the final result?
Initial healing is visible within days to weeks, with the repair site fully matured within a couple of months.
Can I get my ears re-pierced after repair?
Yes, once the area has fully healed, typically after a few months, re-piercing is usually possible.
What are the risks?
Scarring, infection, and asymmetry between the two ears.
Considering upper-face rejuvenation?
Start with the right diagnosis.
Your consultation will determine whether the change you see comes primarily from the brow, upper eyelids, dynamic muscle activity, or a combination of factors.
Why choose Signature
A facial plastic surgeon’s perspective
Dr. Bella Osayande is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon whose practice is focused on the face, eyes, brows, nose, neck, and hair. That focused training supports a comprehensive, whole-face approach to every procedure she performs.
Her approach emphasizes precise planning, natural facial expression, honest treatment recommendations, and results that feel proportionate to the individual—not a predetermined aesthetic ideal.
- Fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Care centered on facial anatomy and natural-looking results
- Personalized surgical planning and direct surgeon follow-up
- Located in Rockville, serving Bethesda, Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and the greater DMV
Frequently asked questions
Ear Lobe Repair FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about surgery, recovery, scars, and treatment selection.
Am I a good candidate for ear lobe repair?
Most healthy adults with torn, stretched, or enlarged earlobes are good candidates for this straightforward procedure.
Can gauge-stretched ears be fully repaired?
Yes, significantly stretched or gauged lobes can typically be reconstructed, though the technique is more involved than repairing a simple tear.
Will there be a visible scar after ear lobe repair?
The goal is a natural-looking repair with minimal visible scarring, though some scar visibility depends on the extent of the original damage.
How long is recovery after ear lobe repair?
Most patients experience minimal downtime, with initial healing within 1–2 weeks.
Can I get re-pierced after ear lobe repair?
Yes, once the area is fully healed, typically after a few months, re-piercing is usually possible.
Is ear lobe repair painful?
Ear lobe repair is performed under local anesthesia, with most patients experiencing only mild discomfort.
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