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Cosmetic Surgery · Westlake Village, California

Earlobe Repair in Westlake Village

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 Westlake Village clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in Westlake Village

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

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

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Earlobe Repair surgeons in Westlake Village

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

Ethan Baughman Plastic Surgery

Westlake Village

4.9 (155) · Google

Ethan Baughman Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Westlake Village, California, rated 4.9 stars across 155 Google reviews.

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Azar Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Westlake Village

Azar Plastic Surgery and Med Spa

Westlake Village

4.9 (122) · Google

Financing available

Azar Plastic Surgery and Med Spa is a plastic surgery practice in Westlake Village, California, rated 4.9 stars across 122 Google reviews, performing 23 tracked procedures.

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Jennifer Stark, DO in Westlake Village

Jennifer Stark, DO

Westlake Village

5.0 (61) · Google

Jennifer Stark, DO is a plastic surgery practice in Westlake Village, California, rated 5 stars across 61 Google reviews, performing 17 tracked procedures.

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Elevate Plastic Surgery in Westlake Village

Elevate Plastic Surgery

Westlake Village

5.0 (41) · Google

Financing available

Elevate Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Westlake Village, California, rated 5 stars across 41 Google reviews, performing 26 tracked procedures.

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Artur Fahradyan, MD - MD Art Plastic Surgery in Westlake Village

Artur Fahradyan, MD - MD Art Plastic Surgery

Westlake Village

4.9 (28) · Google

Financing available

Artur Fahradyan, MD - MD Art Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Westlake Village, California, rated 4.9 stars across 28 Google reviews, performing 18 tracked procedures.

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Kryger Institute of Plastic Surgery in Westlake Village

Kryger Institute of Plastic Surgery

Westlake Village

4.6 (77) · Google

Kryger Institute of Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Westlake Village, California, rated 4.6 stars across 77 Google reviews.

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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 Westlake Village: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in Westlake Village?

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

How often should I get Earlobe Repair?

Maintenance schedules vary. Most Westlake Village 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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