Earlobe Repair in Santa Barbara, CA
Continued wear of heavy earrings and gauges easily stretches and weakens pierced ear holes, sometimes to the point of a clean tear through the bottom of the lobe. Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS, a triple board-certified plastic surgeon, performs earlobe repair on torn earlobes, restoring their natural shape and size for residents of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura, and other nearby cities.
What is Earlobe Repair?
Earlobe gauging and wearing heavy earrings damages the earlobes by stretching and even tearing the holes made for pierced ears. Other injuries may come from babies pulling on earrings or getting them caught in clothing as it is pulled over the head. Earlobe repair is a surgical procedure that repairs the holes and restores a more normal appearance.
About Cleft Earlobe Repair
When a tear in the earlobe goes through the entire area, it may leave a clefting, or indentation, in the bottom of the earlobe. This type of earlobe repair involves removing the edges of the cleft to achieve complete closure of the tear.
Why Choose Earlobe Repair?
If an earring stretches a pierced ear hole to the point that they tear through the bottom of the lobe, earlobe repair is typically the only way to correct the injury. Gauging, making overly large holes in the earlobes, is very popular but does a lot of damage to the earlobes. Dr. Yegiyants can correct it with earlobe repair.
Who is a Good Candidate for Earlobe Repair?
The best candidates for earlobe repair are those who have gauges in the earlobes that create permanent holes in the lobes. Additionally, people with torn earlobes from wearing heaving earrings, or having their earrings pulled, may consider earlobe repair to restore the normal appearance.
Meet Dr. Yegiyants
Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in surgical and non-invasive procedures. Learn more about Dr. Yegiyants and why you should choose her for your next procedure.
