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Cosmetic Surgery · Virginia Beach, Virginia

Earlobe Repair in Virginia 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 Virginia Beach clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Virginia Beach

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in Virginia Beach

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

Virginia Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach

Virginia Plastic Surgery

Virginia Beach

5.0 (623) · Google

Financing available

Virginia Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 623 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.

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GBR Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach

GBR Plastic Surgery

Virginia Beach

4.9 (447) · Google

Financing available

GBR Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 447 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Virginia Surgical Arts in Virginia Beach

Virginia Surgical Arts

Virginia Beach

4.9 (406) · Google

Virginia Surgical Arts is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 406 Google reviews, performing 4 tracked procedures.

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Virginia Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach

Virginia Plastic Surgery

Virginia Beach

5.0 (302) · Google

Financing available

Virginia Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 302 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.

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The Carney Center in Virginia Beach

The Carney Center

Virginia Beach

5.0 (232) · Google

Financing available

The Carney Center is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 232 Google reviews, performing 25 tracked procedures.

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Eric M Jablonka, MD in Virginia Beach

Eric M Jablonka, MD

Virginia Beach

5.0 (139) · Google

Eric M Jablonka, MD is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 139 Google reviews, performing 1 tracked procedures.

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Cosmetic Surgery Center in Virginia Beach

Cosmetic Surgery Center

Virginia Beach

4.8 (240) · Google

Cosmetic Surgery Center is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 240 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Mancoll Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery in Virginia Beach

Mancoll Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery

Virginia Beach

4.8 (135) · Google

Financing available

Mancoll Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 135 Google reviews, performing 18 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 Virginia Beach: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Virginia Beach?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Virginia Beach 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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