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Vaishali B. Doolabh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Contemporary
Plastic Surgery |
4221
Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Fl 32216 |
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Repair of Torn Earlobes |
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Earlobe reconstruction is much less
involved than other forms of ear reshaping. The soft
earlobe has skin and fat. Other parts of the ear have
cartilage adding structural strength. Since the tissue
over the cartilage is thin, contour irregularities of
the cartilage are easily seen. Reestablishing the
delicate shape of the underlying cartilage adds
complexity to a reconstruction.
The Procedure For Earlobe Repair
In most pierced ears, the pierced hole gradually
enlarges over time. If it tears, the final tear is
usually just through a tiny piece of tissue at the
bottom of the lobe. In this case, immediate repair will
not take care of the skin covered slot, so
reconstruction is delayed until after the wound has
healed and inflammation has diminished. However, if the
tear starts from a tiny pierced hole, immediate repair
is an option.
Depending on the deformity, reconstruction can take
different forms. In all methods, the skin lining the
slot is removed creating a raw edge to rebuild. When
tissue has been lost, however, the procedure is more
complicated, and reconstruction involves creating normal
proportions around a somewhat small ear. |
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After Your Ear Repair Procedure |
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after the procedure. A thin layer of antibiotic ointment
is the only dressing applied in most cases. A little
drainage from the wound will be expected. |
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When can I
wear earrings after surgery? |
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You should wait six
months after surgery before wearing pierced earrings,
although clip-on earrings maybe worn immediately if not
directly over the repair site. The scar should be soft
before you get your lobe re-pierced in the event the
entire hole was closed.. |
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If you have any questions, or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Doolabh, please call Contemporary Plastic Surgery today at
904.854.4800. |
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