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Recovery Time After Earlobe Surgery
Hello Doctor,
I have a torn earlobe and I'm considering earlobe repair surgery. I would like to know:
1. How long does the surgery usually take?
2. How long does it take for the earlobe to heal completely?
3. After how many weeks or months can I wear earrings again?
4. Will there be a visible scar after the surgery?
5. Are there any precautions I should follow during recovery?
Thank you.
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it will take a 1 hour procedure and it will heal within 3 weeks and after 6 to 8 weeks you can start wearing earings again the scar will be less if sutured properly and you can followup first time after 10 days and then after 2 months
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Depends on the surgeon who’s doing it
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Ear lobe repair is a minor procedure. It takes roughly half hour for both ears. Its is advised to wear earrings after 12 weeks . The scar is very minutely visible. Maintain hygiene of surgery site post repair
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Dr. Jigna Savani
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Procedure time: 15 min
Healing time 1 wk
Full recovery after 1 month
Though recovery depends on pts own Healing ability
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
It's minor procedure. It will take half an hour. After 10 weeks you can do piercing again. Maintain hygiene.
Minor scar will be visible.
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Dr. Raj Narayan Samanta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Surgery usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, Mostly 7 to 10 days is the healing period. You can wear earrings after 3 months. Scar is minimal.
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Avoid wearing heavy earrings
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