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Cosmetic Surgery · Des Moines, Iowa

Earlobe Repair in Des Moines

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 Des Moines clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Des Moines

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Des Moines

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

Bryan Folkers, DO, FACOS in Des Moines

Bryan Folkers, DO, FACOS

Des Moines

4.9 (61) · Google

Bryan Folkers, DO, FACOS is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.9 stars across 61 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.

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Sono Bello Des Moines in Des Moines

Sono Bello Des Moines

Des Moines

4.8 (199) · Google

Sono Bello Des Moines is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.8 stars across 199 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.

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Konstantinos Lekkas, MD, FACS in Des Moines

Konstantinos Lekkas, MD, FACS

Des Moines

4.7 (51) · Google

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Konstantinos Lekkas, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.7 stars across 51 Google reviews, performing 1 tracked procedures.

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MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery in Des Moines

MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery

Des Moines

4.6 (108) · Google

MercyOne Genesis Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.6 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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Michael Carlisle, MD in Des Moines

Michael Carlisle, MD

Des Moines

4.6 (26) · Google

Financing available

Michael Carlisle, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, rated 4.6 stars across 26 Google reviews, performing 20 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 Des Moines: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Des Moines?

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

How long do Earlobe Repair results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Des Moines 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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