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Cosmetic Surgery · Columbia, South Carolina

Earlobe Repair in Columbia

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 Columbia clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Columbia

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Columbia

Ranked plastic surgeons in Columbia. Confirm that a surgeon performs earlobe repair when you book your consultation, since procedure menus change.

Sono Bello Columbia in Columbia

Sono Bello Columbia

Columbia

4.9 (344) · Google

Financing available

Sono Bello Columbia is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 344 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.

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Lefkowitz Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Columbia

Lefkowitz Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics

Columbia

4.8 (154) · Google

Financing available

Lefkowitz Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 154 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Donen Davis Plastic Surgery in Columbia

Donen Davis Plastic Surgery

Columbia

4.7 (108) · Google

Financing available

Donen Davis Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.7 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.

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William McIver Leppard, MD in Columbia

William McIver Leppard, MD

Columbia

4.8 (56) · Google

William McIver Leppard, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 56 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.

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Virtu Cosmetic Surgery in Columbia

Virtu Cosmetic Surgery

Columbia

4.9 (25) · Google

Virtu Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 25 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.

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Peter Carleton Haines, MD in Columbia

Peter Carleton Haines, MD

Columbia

4.6 (59) · Google

Peter Carleton Haines, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.6 stars across 59 Google reviews.

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Dr. Carlin - Columbia, SC Plastic Surgery in Columbia

Dr. Carlin - Columbia, SC Plastic Surgery

Columbia

4.8 (44) · Google

Dr. Carlin - Columbia, SC Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Columbia, South Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 44 Google reviews, performing 14 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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FAQ

Earlobe Repair in Columbia: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Columbia?

Earlobe Repair generally runs $400–$1,200 per ear, and each Columbia 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 Columbia clinics for a personalized quote.

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Columbia providers recommend periodic refresh sessions every 6–12 months once optimal results are achieved.

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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