<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of Earlobe Repair</h2>
The potential benefits of earlobe repair include:
<ul>
<li>Closure of a stretched earlobe piercing</li>
<li>Restoration of the contours of the earlobe</li>
<li>Restoration of the size of the earlobe</li>
<li>Ability to re-pierce the earlobe</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="risks">Risks of Earlobe repair</h2>
The potential risks of earlobe repair include, but are not limited to:
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<li>Bruising</li>
<li>Swelling</li>
<li>Infection</li>
<li>Abnormal scarring</li>
</ul>

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Combine Earlobe Repair with Other Facial Enhancements

Earlobe repair complements almost any other facial plastic surgery procedure well. Moreover, earlobe repair can be performed with almost any other facial plastic surgery procedure because the incisions do not overlap those of other procedures. The procedures that complement earlobe repair well include, but are not limited to:

What Conditions Does the Procedure Address?

Earlobe repair helps address conditions related to age and/or the long-time use of earrings and gauges, which can distort the appearance of the earlobes. The conditions earlobe repair can help address include:

Earlobe Repair

<ul>
<li>Can be performed under local anesthesia</li>
<li>Allows earlobes to be re-pierced</li>
</ul>

What is An Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe repair is a surgical procedure in which tissue is removed and other tissue is reoriented to help address alterations in the shape and size of the earlobe, usually due to the use of earrings and/or gauges. Skin is removed from the underlying fat of the earlobe in specific locations. These areas of exposed fat are then approximated and the skin closed around them. These repairs can range from a simple closure of a split earlobe to more complex procedures when the earlobe skin has been stretched long and thin by a gauge. There is a high degree of variability in the surgical approach to earlobe repair. The purpose of earlobe repair is to restore a more natural-appearing shape to the earlobes and to prepare the earlobes for re-piercing in the future.

Overview of the Procedure

The team at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery works tirelessly to prepare patients well for surgery. The time spent with patients and resources provided facilitates a smooth transition from surgery through recovery. The following overview is a broad summary of the information provided to patients:

What to Expect from Recovery

Recovery from earlobe repair is specific to the individual. The duration of&nbsp; recovery will vary from person to person.
The initial recovery time for earlobe repair is approximately seven (7) to ten (10) days for most individuals. The healing process does not end after ten (10) days, however. For example, the incisions continue to heal for months after surgery.

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Ideal Candidates for Earlobe Repair

Patients have concerns about the appearance of their earlobes secondary to age-related changes, the use of gauges, and/or trauma. Earlobe repair can help address these concerns. Ideal candidates for earlobe repair include those patients who demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>A stretched earlobe piercing</li>
<li>A split earlobe piercing</li>
<li>A stretched earlobe from the use of gauges</li>
<li>Stretched earlobes secondary to volume loss with age</li>
</ul>

Most candidates for earlobe repair range in age from twenties (20s) to seventies (70s). A consultation is essential to determine candidacy for the procedure, because there may be factors that preclude this procedure for certain individuals. Reasonable expectations must be established about what earlobe repair can and cannot accomplish as with all plastic surgery procedures. As with all facial plastic surgery procedures, results can vary.

Why Choose Dr. Harmon

<h3>Quad A Accredited Surgery Suite</h3>Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to have a Quad A accredited operating room and facility in our office. Our single-physician, single-specialty facility meets or exceeds the strict guidelines and high standards set forth by Quad A, demonstrating our strong commitment to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. We utilize the services of board-certified anesthesiology physicians only as well as our own personal clinical support staff to ensure the most comfortable, safest experience for our clients.

The desire for youthfulness is understandable. There is no area more important than the face. After all, the face cannot be hidden. It is how we present ourselves to the world. Dr. Harmon works with a refined eye and trained hands to develop a personalized treatment plan with you, utilizing advanced techniques in surgical and non-surgical care of the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair.
Fellowship trained facial plastic surgeons have a unique specialized skill set in performing surgical and non-surgical procedures on the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair. The pathway to becoming a facial plastic surgeon begins with five years of rigorous training in head and neck surgery. This training is focused on all aspects of surgery for the head and neck, in addition to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

A small pool of top performing graduates from head and neck surgery programs are then selected to complete sub-specialty training as a fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).
Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the AAFPRS with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is world renowned for developing the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.

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Discover the expertise and compassionate care of Dr. Jeff Harmon, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon deeply rooted in the Cincinnati community. A former collegiate athlete and Cornell University graduate, Dr. Harmon brings discipline, precision, and a global perspective to his surgical practice&mdash;refined through elite fellowship training in New York City.
Located in Hyde Park, Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery proudly serves patients throughout the Cincinnati area offering personalized facial aesthetics with world-class skill and a hometown heart.

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