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Cosmetic Surgery · The Woodlands, Texas

Earlobe Repair in The Woodlands

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 The Woodlands clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in The Woodlands

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in The Woodlands

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

Lind Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in The Woodlands

Lind Plastic Surgery & Med Spa

The Woodlands

4.9 (249) · Google

Lind Plastic Surgery & Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 249 Google reviews, performing 12 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Guy Facial Plastic Surgery in The Woodlands

Dr. Guy Facial Plastic Surgery

The Woodlands

4.9 (181) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Guy Facial Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 181 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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Wilberto Cortes M.D. in The Woodlands

Wilberto Cortes M.D.

The Woodlands

4.9 (174) · Google

Financing available

Wilberto Cortes M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 174 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.

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The Woodlands Plastic Surgery in The Woodlands

The Woodlands Plastic Surgery

The Woodlands

4.9 (163) · Google

The Woodlands Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 163 Google reviews, performing 4 tracked procedures.

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Integrated Aesthetics - The Woodlands in The Woodlands

Integrated Aesthetics - The Woodlands

The Woodlands

5.0 (139) · Google

Financing available

Integrated Aesthetics - The Woodlands is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 5 stars across 139 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Rukmini “Vinaya” Rednam, MD in The Woodlands

Rukmini “Vinaya” Rednam, MD

The Woodlands

4.9 (51) · Google

Financing available

Rukmini “Vinaya” Rednam, MD is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.9 stars across 51 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.

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Sabrina Lahiri, MD Lahiri Plastic Surgery in The Woodlands

Sabrina Lahiri, MD Lahiri Plastic Surgery

The Woodlands

4.8 (158) · Google

Financing available

Sabrina Lahiri, MD Lahiri Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.8 stars across 158 Google reviews, performing 15 tracked procedures.

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Caroline Clarke, M.D. in The Woodlands

Caroline Clarke, M.D.

The Woodlands

4.8 (81) · Google

Caroline Clarke, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in The Woodlands, Texas, rated 4.8 stars across 81 Google reviews, performing 2 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 The Woodlands: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in The Woodlands?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most The Woodlands 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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