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Earlobe Repair in Garden City

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 Garden City clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Garden City

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Garden City

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

Antonio Uria, MD, FACS in Garden City

Antonio Uria, MD, FACS

Garden City

5.0 (519) · Google

Antonio Uria, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 5 stars across 519 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.

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Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS in Garden City

Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS

Garden City

4.9 (445) · Google

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Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 445 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS in Garden City

Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS

Garden City

4.9 (225) · Google

Financing available

Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 225 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Barry K. Douglas, M.D. in Garden City

Barry K. Douglas, M.D.

Garden City

5.0 (218) · Google

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Barry K. Douglas, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 5 stars across 218 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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David Parizh, DO, FACS in Garden City

David Parizh, DO, FACS

Garden City

4.9 (207) · Google

David Parizh, DO, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 207 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. George D. Xipoleas, MD in Garden City

Dr. George D. Xipoleas, MD

Garden City

4.9 (151) · Google

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Dr. George D. Xipoleas, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 151 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Thomas A. Davenport, M.D. in Garden City

Thomas A. Davenport, M.D.

Garden City

4.9 (143) · Google

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Thomas A. Davenport, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 143 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Susie Rhee, M.D. Plastic Surgery in Garden City

Susie Rhee, M.D. Plastic Surgery

Garden City

4.9 (122) · Google

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Susie Rhee, M.D. Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Garden City, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 122 Google reviews, performing 18 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 Garden City: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Garden City?

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

How long do Earlobe Repair results last?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

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

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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