Earlobe Repair Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD – Recovery & What to Expect
Torn, stretched, or elongated earlobes can happen over time from heavy earrings, trauma, or aging—but repairing them is often quick and simple. At The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery & Dermatology in Chevy Chase, Maryland, earlobe repair is performed as a minimally invasive, in-office procedure with little downtime.
Most patients return to work or normal activities within 24–48 hours. Mild tenderness or swelling during the first week is common and typically managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Our surgeons use dissolvable sutures, so there’s no need for stitch removal, making recovery especially convenient.
Keeping the area clean, avoiding pressure on the ears, and protecting the incision from sun exposure all help ensure smooth healing. While the skin heals within weeks, full tissue strength takes longer. Patients usually wait 8–12 weeks before re-piercing, and new piercings should be placed slightly away from the original repair to reduce the risk of re-tearing.
“Earlobe repair may seem minor, but careful healing is what leads to the best long-term cosmetic result,” says Dr. Shervin Naderi, Facial Plastic Surgeon.
If you’re searching for earlobe repair in Chevy Chase, MD, we proudly serve patients from Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Silver Spring, Kensington, Potomac, and Northwest Washington, DC.
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