Dr. Domanski’s surgical skills are complemented by his compassionate bedside manner. He got me through a scary situation, and really listened to what I had to say. A winning combination of art and science and an excellent medical practitioner..
Before an earlobe repair a small amount of numbing medication is injected, providing excellent local anesthesia.
Sutures are removed in one week.
Special combinations of over-the-counter pain medications can be used to minimize discomfort.
Split earlobe repair or stretched earlobe repair is a procedure that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Patients say it’s like going to the dentist – but nobody is in your mouth!
Repairing torn or stretched earlobes is a common procedure. We recommend patients email or text our office pictures of their earlobes. Based on these pictures, we can provide a custom price quote, and then schedule the patient for the procedure without the need for a separate pre-procedural visit.
Topical cream may be first applied to the earlobe to numb the area. This is the same numbing cream we use for lip filler or other cosmetic treatments. Then a small amount of numbing medication is injected to block the great auricular nerve, providing excellent local anesthesia. Afterwards, patients will feel touch, pulling, but no pain.
For torn earlobes, a fresh surface is re-created and then the edges of the ear are stitched together with deep and superficial sutures. This is referred to as the side-to-side closure technique. Topical antibiotic medication is applied, and patients can drive themselves home.
For gauged ears, there are several techniques. The purse-string closure, anterior-posterior flap modification, or local tissue rearrangement procedure will be selected based on the anatomy of the gauged ear.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) listed earlobe repair surgery as becoming one of the most requested procedures.
Whether you have stretch, split or gauged ear lobes, Dr. Domanski, a member of ASAP, is an expert in his field that consistently delivers desired results. He uses special techniques to minimize scarring. You can view his outcomes in the Before & After gallery.
Repairing torn, or stretched earlobes is a common procedure. We recommend patients email or text our office pictures of their earlobes. Based on these pictures, we can provide a custom price quote, and then schedule the patient for the procedure without the need for a separate pre-procedural visit. We find that this saves patients time and increases satisfaction.
Stretched earlobes, also called ear gauging (gauged earlobe), can also be repaired. The indication for repairing a gauged ear is a patient’s desire to do so. Many patients like their gauged ears but can no longer continue to use their ear plugs. Some patients develop recurrent infections, scarring, or skin sensitivity problems from gauged ears. Other patients develop “blow outs” from too thin skin.
In these cases, earring hole repair surgery is a popular option.
Split earlobe repair or stretched earlobe repair is a procedure that can be performed in the office under local anesthesia. Patients say it’s like going to the dentist – but nobody is in your mouth!
After a successful earlobe repair surgery, it may be possible to wear earrings again. Dr. Mark Domanski, MD, is a plastic surgeon located in Fairfax, VA. As a double board-certified surgeon with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Domanski has the expertise and experience you need for all your cosmetic and body surgery needs. Book your appointment today at (703)-596-1660.
Dr. Domanski’s surgical skills are complemented by his compassionate bedside manner. He got me through a scary situation, and really listened to what I had to say. A winning combination of art and science and an excellent medical practitioner..
I am so happy with my results from Dr. Mark Domanski. I look so natural, all my friends are amazed. Would highly recommend
Had a great experience getting filler with Dr. Domanski. He took time explaining the processes and listened to exactly what I wanted. Loving the result!
I’m super picky about who I go to for beauty work. I’m just that person that does months and even years of research before choosing a doctor. Let me be the one to tell you that Dr. Mark Domanski is AMAZING! He is simply the best I’ve ever met. (…)
Dr. Domanski is such a skilled Professional. He makes you feel and look amazing, and always remembers me, and my friends who I have sent to him. He is extremely personable, which is rare these days. Go see him and you’ll definitely want to make it part of your routine:) Thanks Dr. D!
Dr. Domanski worked his magic and I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend him for all your cosmetic needs!
An ideal candidate is somebody with a torn or stretched earlobe that wants it repaired! We respect patients’ needs, desires and autonomy. If you like your ears, we like them too! If you don’t, we are here to help.
The ears lobes are initially numb, like going to the dentist. Most patients do not require any narcotics. We advise patients on special combinations of over-the-counter pain medications that can be used to minimize discomfort.
Patients are allowed to shower the next day. Our surgical technique allows patients to get their stitches wet and wash their faces normally.
Sutures are removed in one week. Follow-up care is included in the procedure at no additional charge. We provide scar cream as part of a patient’s ear lobe repair package because we are invested in the patient’s results.
After around six weeks, re-piercing can be considered.
Dr. Domanski is board certified in both Ear-Nose and Throat surgery as well as Plastic Surgery, making him one of the few practitioners nationwide with comparable expertise in ear reconstruction. His office is conveniently located in Fairfax, VA (Merrifield area), serving Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland.
With over 70 plastic surgeons in the Northern Virginia area, patients choose Dr. Domanski because they trust him. We believe you will not find a more honest surgeon than Dr. Domanski.
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