Earlobe stitching can be used to correct earlobe irregularities. It has a high rate patient satisfaction and low risk. While minor complications can occur, such as bleeding and swelling, these usually go away within a week. The rate of infection is very low, and scarring usually heals well, though it may require further treatment for thicker scars. A small percentage of patients will experience a partial recurrence, but it is easily corrected.
After earlobe stitching, there is pain
The procedure does not cause much pain after the initial anesthetic wears off. To reduce discomfort, you can use an ointment to the incision. You can also clean the sutures with hydrogen peroxide or soapy water. You shouldn't submerge the ear. After the procedure, it is important to limit the amount of bending, lifting, and straining. Tylenol is also available to ease pain.
There are many reasons you might need to have your earlobe repaired. An injury or prolonged wear of heavy earrings could cause a damaged lobe. The procedure will restore your earlobes' appearance. The local anesthesia will be injected by your plastic surgeon. The doctor will then remove damaged tissue and attach the skin. Once the procedure is complete, you will be able to drive home.
Recovery time
The amount of the procedure and the patient's recovery time will vary, but most people are able to return home within 24 hours. Over-the-counter pain medications are usually sufficient to manage mild postoperative pain. The first few days will bring some swelling and sensitivity. The swelling will subside and you can resume your normal work routine.
The entire procedure takes around an hour and is performed in the office. Local anesthesia will be used. The surgeon will determine what procedure to perform based on each patient's specific needs. To make the area look more normal, excess hang skin is removed from each ear. Flaps or sutures can be used to close large holes created by gauges. To restore their normal shape and size, split earlobes will be stitched together. The stitches will be gone in one week. Patients can then go back to wearing the pierced earrings.
Cost
Even though ear lobe repairs are cosmetic surgery, they are not covered by most medical insurance. It can cost less than one might expect, depending on the extent and type of the procedure. In addition to the surgeon's fee, patients must also pay the facility and anesthesia costs.
Ear lobe surgery can cost between $400 and $1000 per ear depending on the degree of damage. The process takes only about an hour and is generally done in the office. After removing any damaged skin, the surgeon will then reposition soft tissues before sewing the earlobes back together with small stitches. The scar will be thin and pencil-thin following the procedure.
Side effects
There are usually very few side effects after a surgical procedure to repair your ear lobe. The procedure requires local anesthetic and involves the removal of excess skin. Sutures are placed to close the incisions. The procedure usually takes less than one hour. Although minor discomfort and soreness can occur following the procedure, these symptoms are typically mild and can usually be treated with Tylenol (or other over-the counter pain relievers). The stitches are removed one to two weeks after the repair. It is important to follow the instructions for post-operative care.
Most patients can return to work or their homes within one day. Post-operative pain is usually minimal. Some swelling and bruising may occur in the area that has been treated, but it will pass quickly. This side effect is common and patients usually recover in two to seven days. To minimize scarring and infection, patients are advised to limit activity and refrain from strenuous exercise for seven to 10 days.