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Cosmetic Surgery · White Plains, New York

Earlobe Repair in White Plains

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 White Plains clinics below and request a free consultation.

Typical cost in White Plains

$400–$1,200

per ear · USD

A general range for White Plains, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.

Surgeon directory

Earlobe Repair surgeons in White Plains

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

Alessandrina M. Freitas, MD in White Plains

Alessandrina M. Freitas, MD

White Plains

4.9 (487) · Google

Alessandrina M. Freitas, MD is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 487 Google reviews, performing 1 tracked procedures.

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New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery in White Plains

New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery

White Plains

4.9 (283) · Google

Financing available

New York Eye and Face Oculoplastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 283 Google reviews, performing 4 tracked procedures.

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Neal D. Goldberg, MD, FACS in White Plains

Neal D. Goldberg, MD, FACS

White Plains

4.9 (192) · Google

Financing available

Neal D. Goldberg, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 192 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.

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Joshua Greenwald, MD, FACS in White Plains

Joshua Greenwald, MD, FACS

White Plains

4.9 (162) · Google

Financing available

Joshua Greenwald, MD, FACS is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 162 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.

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Dr Alfred Sofer, MD in White Plains

Dr Alfred Sofer, MD

White Plains

4.8 (293) · Google

Financing available

Dr Alfred Sofer, MD is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 293 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Mordcai Blau, M.D. in White Plains

Mordcai Blau, M.D.

White Plains

4.8 (109) · Google

Financing available

Mordcai Blau, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 109 Google reviews, performing 13 tracked procedures.

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Michael S. Suzman, MD in White Plains

Michael S. Suzman, MD

White Plains

4.7 (80) · Google

Michael S. Suzman, MD is a plastic surgery practice in White Plains, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 80 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 White Plains: common questions

How much does Earlobe Repair cost in White Plains?

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

When will I see results from Earlobe Repair?

Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. White Plains providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.

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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