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Cosmetic Surgery · Houston, Texas

Earlobe Repair in Houston

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 Houston clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Houston

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Houston

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

My Houston Surgeons in Houston

My Houston Surgeons

Houston

4.9 (809) · Google

Financing available

My Houston Surgeons is a plastic surgery practice in Houston, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 809 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Henry A. Mentz, MD in Houston

Henry A. Mentz, MD

Houston

4.9 (265) · Google

Financing available

Henry A. Mentz, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Houston, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 265 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Houston

Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa

Houston

5.0 (247) · Google

Financing available

Glamour Plastic Surgery and Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Houston, Texas, rated 5 stars across 247 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Courtney Plastic Surgery in Houston

Dr. Courtney Plastic Surgery

Houston

4.9 (236) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Courtney Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Houston, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 236 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Aesthetic Surgery Institute in Houston

Aesthetic Surgery Institute

Houston

4.7 (462) · Google

Aesthetic Surgery Institute is a plastic surgery practice in Houston, Texas, rated 4.7 stars across 462 Google reviews, performing 22 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 Houston: the numbers

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

  • Together the 12 with Google reviews hold 4,276 reviews at an average rating of 4.8; 12 have 100 or more.
  • Where they are: Houston (11), Bellaire (1).
From their own websites

What Houston earlobe repair practices state about themselves

What 9 Houston 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 9 state certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Other boards named: American Board of Surgery (1), American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (1), American Board of Otolaryngology (1)
  • 4 of 9 state they are Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
  • 2 of 9 state an accredited surgical facility
  • 1 of 9 mention virtual consultations
  • 1 of 9 mention financing
  • 1 of 9 show before-and-after photos on their site

In their words

Henry A. Mentz, MDIn neck liposuction, Dr. Mentz uses a thin, hollow cannula to suction out fat through small incisions made on the underside of the chin (or in the crease around the earlobe).
FAQ

Earlobe Repair in Houston: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Houston?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Houston 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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