Whether your earlobe needed repair due to an accidental tear, heavy earrings, over-gauging, or some other reason, it’s natural to want to show off your results. However, you can’t jump back into wearing earrings right away. At Farrell Plastic Surgery & Laser Center, P.C., our esteemed surgeon specializes in earlobe repair surgery. Using a unique blend of artistry and medicine, Dr. Leo Farrell performs earlobe repairs that look beautiful and function well.
The surgery is straightforward yet delicate, so your recovery should account for that. We first have to explore post-surgery care to answer the question of when you can wear earrings again.
Immediate Post-Surgery Care
After your earlobe repair surgery, our surgeon provides comprehensive aftercare directions. Your earlobes are delicate immediately after your procedure and need proper healing time. You can resume most activities quickly, but avoid anything that could cause ear irritation or rub the healing sutures.
Topical silicone gel can help your earlobe heal faster and help minimize scarring. It’s normal to have small scars, but they fade significantly over time.
Re-Piercing Your Earlobes
Our surgeon monitors your healing over the recovery period and give you the go-ahead to re-pierce your ears only when your earlobes are 100% healed, typically 3 to 4 months later. It might seem like a long wait, but following your recovery guidelines ensures your ears are strong enough to support your earrings without causing new damage.
Choosing the Right Earrings
Following re-piercing, you’ll have a recovery period as your ears adapt to the new holes. You’ll usually wear small, lightweight studs during that time. When it’s finally time to start wearing regular earrings again, we recommend making smart choices that don’t strain your ears.
For instance, lightweight, hypoallergenic studs are a good bet as you return to wearing earrings. Avoid heavy or dangling earrings until your ears fully adjust to the new piercings.
Earlobe Repair Surgery in Mechanicsburg, PA
Earlobe repair surgery is a great way to restore the natural look of your ears, and with some patience on your part and expert guidance from our surgeons, you’ll soon be wearing your favorite earrings again. Call our office at 717-732-9000 or reach out online now.