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Cosmetic Surgery · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Earlobe Repair in Milwaukee

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 Milwaukee clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Milwaukee

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Milwaukee

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

Quintessa Aesthetic Center in Milwaukee

Quintessa Aesthetic Center

Milwaukee

4.9 (315) · Google

Quintessa Aesthetic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.9 stars across 315 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Parkins Plastic Surgery in Milwaukee

Parkins Plastic Surgery

Milwaukee

4.9 (234) · Google

Financing available

Parkins Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.9 stars across 234 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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Curtis A. Crimmins, MD in Milwaukee

Curtis A. Crimmins, MD

Milwaukee

4.9 (206) · Google

Curtis A. Crimmins, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.9 stars across 206 Google reviews.

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Quintessa Aesthetic Center in Milwaukee

Quintessa Aesthetic Center

Milwaukee

4.9 (139) · Google

Quintessa Aesthetic Center is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.9 stars across 139 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Visage Facial Plastic Surgery in Milwaukee

Visage Facial Plastic Surgery

Milwaukee

4.9 (111) · Google

Financing available

Visage Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.9 stars across 111 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.

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Sono Bello Milwaukee in Milwaukee

Sono Bello Milwaukee

Milwaukee

4.7 (621) · Google

Financing available

Sono Bello Milwaukee is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.7 stars across 621 Google reviews, performing 6 tracked procedures.

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Zelko Aesthetics in Milwaukee

Zelko Aesthetics

Milwaukee

4.8 (265) · Google

Financing available

Zelko Aesthetics is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.8 stars across 265 Google reviews, performing 5 tracked procedures.

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Bonness MD Cosmetic Surgery in Milwaukee

Bonness MD Cosmetic Surgery

Milwaukee

4.7 (173) · Google

Financing available

Bonness MD Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, rated 4.7 stars across 173 Google reviews, performing 10 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 Milwaukee: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Milwaukee?

Earlobe Repair generally runs $400–$1,200 per ear, and each Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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. Milwaukee providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

How long do Earlobe Repair results last?

Results vary by patient, but most Milwaukee 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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