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Cosmetic Surgery · Austin, Texas

Earlobe Repair in Austin

A quick in-office procedure that repairs an earlobe torn by an earring, closes a stretched piercing or a gauge, or reduces an earlobe that has lengthened with age. Local anesthesia, about thirty minutes per ear, and the lobe can be re-pierced after it heals. Compare Austin clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Austin

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

A general range for Austin, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Austin

Plastic surgeons in Austin who list earlobe repair among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.

Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face Austin

Austin

5.0 (595) · Google

Financing available

Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face Austin is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 5 stars across 595 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Facial Plastic Surgery of Austin in Austin

Facial Plastic Surgery of Austin

Austin

4.9 (291) · Google

Financing available

Facial Plastic Surgery of Austin is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 291 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Andrew P. Trussler, MD in Austin

Andrew P. Trussler, MD

Austin

4.9 (227) · Google

Financing available

Andrew P. Trussler, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 227 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Louis William Apostolakis M.D. in Austin

Louis William Apostolakis M.D.

Austin

4.9 (94) · Google

Louis William Apostolakis M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 94 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

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Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre in Austin

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre

Austin

4.8 (177) · Google

Financing available

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre is a plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas, rated 4.8 stars across 177 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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About Earlobe Repair

A quick in-office procedure that repairs an earlobe torn by an earring, closes a stretched piercing or a gauge, or reduces an earlobe that has lengthened with age. Local anesthesia, about thirty minutes per ear, and the lobe can be re-pierced after it heals.

Sessions

One procedure; re-piercing possible after 6 to 8 weeks

Downtime

A few days of tenderness; sutures out at about a week

Good candidate

Anyone with a split, torn, or stretched earlobe, a piercing that has elongated, a healed gauge they want closed, or earlobes that have thinned and lengthened with age

  • Restores a normal, intact earlobe in one short visit
  • Closes gauges and stretched piercings that will not shrink on their own
  • Can reduce an elongated lobe at the same time
  • Re-piercing possible once healed
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At a glance

Earlobe Repair in Austin: the numbers

7 plastic surgery practices in the Austin area list earlobe repair. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.

  • Together the 7 with Google reviews hold 2,033 reviews at an average rating of 4.9; 6 have 100 or more.
From their own websites

What Austin earlobe repair practices state about themselves

What 6 Austin practices that list earlobe repair say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.

  • 3 of 6 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (3), American Board of Otolaryngology (3), American Board of Surgery (1)
  • 1 of 6 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 1 of 6 mention financing
  • 3 of 6 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Marcelo Antunes, MD, FACS - Face AustinYes, earlobe repair can be performed to correct stretched, torn, or gauged earlobes as part of an otoplasty procedure.
FAQ

Earlobe Repair in Austin: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Austin?

Earlobe Repair generally runs $400–$1,200 per ear, and each Austin clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed Austin clinics for a personalized quote.

How long do Earlobe Repair results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Austin providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Earlobe Repair series.

Can I wear makeup after Earlobe Repair?

Most patients wait 24 hours before applying makeup to avoid irritation on freshly-treated skin.

Will a torn earlobe heal on its own?

A complete tear will not; the skin edges heal separately and leave a split. A stretched piercing that has elongated into a slot will not shrink back either. Both are repaired by removing the healed skin lining the split or slot and closing the fresh edges so they knit together, which is a short procedure with a reliable result.

Can I get my ear re-pierced after repair?

Yes, once the repair has fully healed, usually six to eight weeks, and ideally slightly to one side of the old site rather than through the scar. Heavy earrings are worth avoiding afterward, since they caused the problem in the first place.

Can gauges be closed?

Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons for earlobe repair. The surgeon removes the ring of stretched skin around the hole and reshapes the lobe into a natural contour. Large gauges require more reshaping and a longer scar, hidden along the lobe's edge, but the result is a normal-looking ear.

What does it cost?

Typically $400 to $1,200 per ear depending on the complexity, with gauge closure and lobe reduction at the higher end. It is done under local anesthesia in the office, and not covered by insurance unless the injury is documented as traumatic.

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