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Cosmetic Surgery · West Hollywood, California

Earlobe Repair in West Hollywood

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 West Hollywood clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in West Hollywood

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in West Hollywood

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

Yoel A. Rojas Ortiz, MD in West Hollywood

Yoel A. Rojas Ortiz, MD

West Hollywood

4.9 (89) · Google

Yoel A. Rojas Ortiz, MD is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.9 stars across 89 Google reviews, performing 11 tracked procedures.

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Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in West Hollywood

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery

West Hollywood

5.0 (59) · Google

Financing available

Sunset Cosmetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 5 stars across 59 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Dr. John Diaz in West Hollywood

Dr. John Diaz

West Hollywood

4.8 (177) · Google

Financing available

Dr. John Diaz is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.8 stars across 177 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Jacob Sedgh, MD in West Hollywood

Jacob Sedgh, MD

West Hollywood

4.7 (149) · Google

Financing available

Jacob Sedgh, MD is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.7 stars across 149 Google reviews, performing 14 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Babak Dadvand in West Hollywood

Dr. Babak Dadvand

West Hollywood

4.8 (89) · Google

Financing available

Dr. Babak Dadvand is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.8 stars across 89 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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JoAnna Nguyen, MD in West Hollywood

JoAnna Nguyen, MD

West Hollywood

4.9 (48) · Google

JoAnna Nguyen, MD is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.9 stars across 48 Google reviews.

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Mossi Salibian, M.D., F.A.C.S. in West Hollywood

Mossi Salibian, M.D., F.A.C.S.

West Hollywood

4.9 (48) · Google

Financing available

Mossi Salibian, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.9 stars across 48 Google reviews, performing 20 tracked procedures.

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Dr. Roger Tsai, Plastic Surgery in West Hollywood

Dr. Roger Tsai, Plastic Surgery

West Hollywood

4.6 (62) · Google

Dr. Roger Tsai, Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in West Hollywood, California, rated 4.6 stars across 62 Google reviews, performing 21 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 West Hollywood: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in West Hollywood?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most West Hollywood 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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