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Cosmetic Surgery · Louisville, Kentucky

Earlobe Repair in Louisville

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 Louisville clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Louisville

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Louisville

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

O'Daniel Studios - T. Gerald O'Daniel, MD, FACS in Louisville

O'Daniel Studios - T. Gerald O'Daniel, MD, FACS

Louisville

5.0 (424) · Google

Financing available

O'Daniel Studios - T. Gerald O'Daniel, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 5 stars across 424 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center in Louisville

CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center

Louisville

4.9 (369) · Google

Financing available

CaloAesthetics® Plastic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 369 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Ziad Katrib, MD - ZKNoses in Louisville

Ziad Katrib, MD - ZKNoses

Louisville

4.9 (354) · Google

Ziad Katrib, MD - ZKNoses is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 354 Google reviews, performing 2 tracked procedures.

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Mizuguchi Plastic Surgery in Louisville

Mizuguchi Plastic Surgery

Louisville

4.9 (293) · Google

Mizuguchi Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 293 Google reviews.

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Julene B. Samuels MD, FACS in Louisville

Julene B. Samuels MD, FACS

Louisville

4.9 (219) · Google

Financing available

Julene B. Samuels MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 219 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Mays Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in Louisville

Mays Plastic Surgery & Med Spa

Louisville

4.9 (139) · Google

Mays Plastic Surgery & Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.9 stars across 139 Google reviews.

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Center For Beauty - Dr. Sean Maguire in Louisville

Center For Beauty - Dr. Sean Maguire

Louisville

4.8 (256) · Google

Financing available

Center For Beauty - Dr. Sean Maguire is a plastic surgery practice in Louisville, Kentucky, rated 4.8 stars across 256 Google reviews, performing 19 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 Louisville: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Louisville?

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

When will I see results from Earlobe Repair?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. Louisville providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

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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