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Cosmetic Surgery · Port St. Lucie, Florida

Earlobe Repair in Port St. Lucie

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 Port St. Lucie clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Port St. Lucie

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

A general range for Port St. Lucie, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Port St. Lucie

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

Christopher Cromwell, MD in Port St. Lucie

Christopher Cromwell, MD

Port St. Lucie

4.9 (152) · Google

Financing available

Christopher Cromwell, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Port St. Lucie, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 152 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Leighton Taylor, MD in Port St. Lucie

Leighton Taylor, MD

Port St. Lucie

4.9 (94) · Google

Leighton Taylor, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Port St. Lucie, Florida, rated 4.9 stars across 94 Google reviews.

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Andrew McGregor, MD in Port St. Lucie

Andrew McGregor, MD

Port St. Lucie

5.0 (53) · Google

Andrew McGregor, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Port St. Lucie, Florida, rated 5 stars across 53 Google reviews.

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Athena Plastic Surgery in Port St. Lucie

Athena Plastic Surgery

Port St. Lucie

4.7 (292) · Google

Financing available

Athena Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Port St. Lucie, Florida, rated 4.7 stars across 292 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Donato A Viggiano, MD, PA

Port St. Lucie

4.7 (139) · Google

Financing available

Donato A Viggiano, MD, PA is a plastic surgery practice in Port St. Lucie, Florida, rated 4.7 stars across 139 Google reviews, performing 4 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 Port St. Lucie: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Port St. Lucie?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Port St. Lucie 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 Port St. Lucie 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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