Can a Stretched or Torn Earlobe Be Repaired?
Yes. Dr. Naderi says earlobe reduction or repair is a quick, easy in-office procedure that a lot of people don't know exists. It can reduce earlobes that have gotten larger and longer, repair lobes stretched or torn through by earrings, and even out lobes that are very asymmetric.
Key Points from Dr. Naderi
- Some people's earlobes get larger and longer as they get older, and sometimes even at a young age.
- Earrings worn over the years can stretch the earlobes or tear completely through them.
- It can be done on one side for asymmetry, but typically both sides are done.
- It is a quick, easy in-office procedure.
Full Transcript
Did you guys know that earlobe reduction is an actual thing, or earlobe repair? Some people, as they get older, the earlobe gets larger, longer. Sometimes it happens even at a young age, and they want to kind of reduce the size of it. It can be done. It's a quick procedure.
Sometimes it's because the earrings from previous years stretched the earlobes, or actually completely tore through, and they want to get it repaired. It can be done. Sometimes it's because the two sides are so asymmetric. You do one side. Typically we do both sides. But it's a quick, easy in-office procedure that a lot of people are not aware of.
You'd be surprised how often I run into women at parties who tell me, I had no idea that you could repair this stretched earlobe. We can. Super easy. Call the office.
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