Earlobe Repair Ridgewood, NJ | Pedy Ganchi, M.D. - Village Plastic Surgery

Understanding Earlobe Damage and Repair

Over time, pierced earlobes can become stretched or damaged from wearing large, heavy earrings or experiencing traumatic incidents. Tears can occur from having an earring pulled off or caught on clothing, creating aesthetic and functional concerns for patients.

Ideal Candidates for Earlobe Repair

Patients seeking earlobe repair are typically individuals with:

• Stretched or elongated earlobe piercings
• Completely torn earlobes
• Good overall health
• Realistic expectations about surgical outcomes

Important Candidacy Considerations

Patients should be in good health and avoid harmful habits like excessive smoking or drinking. The procedure is most successful when patients are not undergoing critical medical treatments or recovering from recent surgeries.

Earlobe Repair Procedure Details

Village Plastic Surgery performs earlobe repair as a quick, precise in-office procedure under local anesthesia. The surgical technique involves carefully "freshening" the torn edges by removing a small amount of skin, then meticulously reconstructing the earlobe using fine sutures.

Surgical Approach

• Local anesthesia administration
• Precise tissue edge preparation
• Meticulous suturing to restore natural earlobe shape
• Minimal invasive technique

Recovery and Aftercare

Patients can return home immediately following the procedure with a small protective bandage. Minor swelling and bruising are expected and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication.

Post-Procedure Recommendations

• Avoid agitating the repaired earlobe
• Sleep on your back
• Wear button-up shirts to prevent strain
• Sutures removed after 1-2 weeks
• Full healing takes approximately three months

Comprehensive Earlobe Reconstruction

Dr. Pedy Ganchi specializes in precise earlobe repair techniques that restore both aesthetic appearance and functionality. Each procedure is tailored to the patient's unique anatomical needs.

For more information about Earlobe Repair in Ridgewood, NJ, submit an enquiry to Pedy Ganchi, M.D. - Village Plastic Surgery.