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Cosmetic Surgery · Long Beach, California

Earlobe Repair in Long Beach

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 Long Beach clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Long Beach

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Long Beach

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

Eye Treatment Center in Long Beach

Eye Treatment Center

Long Beach

4.9 (486) · Google

Eye Treatment Center is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 4.9 stars across 486 Google reviews, performing 1 tracked procedures.

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Ocean Plastic Surgery Center in Long Beach

Ocean Plastic Surgery Center

Long Beach

5.0 (396) · Google

Financing available

Ocean Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 396 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

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Ni-Jui James Liang, MD in Long Beach

Ni-Jui James Liang, MD

Long Beach

5.0 (99) · Google

Financing available

Ni-Jui James Liang, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 99 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Michael K. Newman, MD in Long Beach

Michael K. Newman, MD

Long Beach

5.0 (78) · Google

Financing available

Michael K. Newman, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 78 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Farbod Esmailian, MD FACS in Long Beach

Farbod Esmailian, MD FACS

Long Beach

4.8 (123) · Google

Financing available

Farbod Esmailian, MD FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 4.8 stars across 123 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Estea Laser & Cosmetic Center in Long Beach

Estea Laser & Cosmetic Center

Long Beach

4.7 (108) · Google

Estea Laser & Cosmetic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 4.7 stars across 108 Google reviews, performing 8 tracked procedures.

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Chugay Cosmetic Surgery Medical Clinic in Long Beach

Chugay Cosmetic Surgery Medical Clinic

Long Beach

4.7 (77) · Google

Financing available

Chugay Cosmetic Surgery Medical Clinic is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 4.7 stars across 77 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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Keith A. Hurvitz, M.D. in Long Beach

Keith A. Hurvitz, M.D.

Long Beach

5.0 (28) · Google

Financing available

Keith A. Hurvitz, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in Long Beach, California, rated 5 stars across 28 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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FAQ

Earlobe Repair in Long Beach: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Long Beach?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

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

How long do Earlobe Repair results last?

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

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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