Earlobe repair plastic surgery repair is offered at the best in class Upper East Side (Manhattan, NYC) plastic surgery practice by our board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Umbareen Mahmood. At her Upper East Side, NYC plastic surgery practice Dr. Mahmood addresses and repairs earlobes that have been stretched, deformed, torn, or split, for both teens and adults. Damaged earlobes are very common among men and women due to ear piercing and earring wear. If you are unhappy with the stretched or split earlobe appearance, Dr. Mahmood offers earlobe repair plastic surgery at her Upper East Side NYC medical practice to restore a natural and symmetric lobe appearance.
- We offer virtual and in-person earlobe repair consultations
At the Upper East Side office of Dr. Umbareen Mahmood we often see patients with torn or stretched earlobes due to earrings. Earrings are one of the most common contributors to earlobe damage. Although earrings look great, these fashion statements sometimes have damaging consequences to the ears. Over time, or due to trauma, earlobes can become elongated or split into two by earrings. Large ear piercings such as gauges, or other types of ear accessories, can also significantly stretch out the delicate earlobe tissue.
“Dr. Mahmood is the best and her work is fantastic! She is professional, super friendly, understanding, puts you at ease, takes her time, explains everything and gives suggestions. There are plenty of adjectives I can add but not enough space. She dealt extremely well with my anxiety for my earlobe repair and the results were awesome with NO scar.” ~ RealSelf
Earlobe plastic surgery can repair:
- Drooping or sagging earlobes
- Natural earlobe deformities
- Earlobe deformities or scarring due to trauma, infection or piercing
- Enlarged or stretched earlobe holes
- Torn earlobes
Earlobe tear and stretched earlobe repair plastic surgery is becoming increasingly popular because it is a short procedure that can make a big aesthetic impact on patients.
The top Plastic Surgeon in NYC, Dr. Umbareen Mahmood will first completely numb the area so you won’t feel anything at all! She will choose the technique that best fits your specific needs. The hairline thin incision is made to lift and correct your earlobe. There is almost NO downtime!
- Earlobe plastic surgery is an outpatient procedure that takes about 30 minutes under local anesthesia and has almost no downtime!
Recovery & aftercare
After the procedure at our Upper East Side plastic surgery practice, patients are advised to keep the site of the repair clean and avoid applying any pressure on the earlobe. Some mild discomfort is normal and can typically be managed without pain medication. Normal activity such as showering and exercise can resume within 24 hours of your procedure. Patients should not submerge the surgical site until the area is fully healed and sutures are removed. Surgical sutures are removed one week after the procedure and patients should wait approximately 6 months before re-piercing their ears to prevent poor scarring or earlobe injury. We offer ear re-piercing at our Upper East Side location for your convenience!
Additional earlobe conditions
Abnormal earlobe scars, or keloid scars, can also be addressed with surgery. These raised scars form in pierced areas or due to an injury to the lobe. Earlobe keloid scars can be particularly prominent and can be firm to the touch. Aside from being cosmetically bothersome and causing emotional distress, these scars can be painful and itchy. During your consultation, Dr. Mahmood will determine the best treatment option to remove the keloid, reconstruct the earlobe, and prevent the keloid from recurring.
A consultation at our Upper East Side location in NYC is necessary to determine if earlobe repair plastic surgery is right for you. During your consultation with the board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Umbareen Mahmood will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to book your earlobe plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Umbareen Mahmood at our Upper East Side location and be one step closer to your plastic surgery goals.
Umbareen Mahmood, MD
5 E 57th St, 2B
New York, NY 10022
(917) 426-2936
