Stretched Earlobe Repair

Description

• A stretched earlobe occurs when a piercing gradually enlarges over time due to heavy earrings, gauges, trauma, or repeated pulling. This can leave the earlobe elongated, thinned, or drooping—often making it difficult or impossible to wear earrings comfortably.

  At INTEGRITY Skin & DermCare, we offer expert stretched earlobe repair using precise surgical techniques to restore the natural contour and symmetry of the earlobe. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, takes less than 30 minutes, and requires minimal downtime. With over 14 years of surgical dermatology experience, Dr. Theresa Talens, DNP, FNP-C, ensures your earlobe looks smooth, natural, and aesthetically balanced. 

When should I come in? 

Consider scheduling an appointment if you notice:

• A piercing hole that has progressively stretched

• Earrings slipping or falling through the opening

• A drooping or elongated earlobe

• Difficulty with certain earrings due to widening

• Thinning or weakened tissue around the piercing site

• Cosmetic concerns or desire to repierce after correction

If the area is painful, infected, or recently injured, you should come in sooner for evaluation.