The most common type of stretched earlobe is from piercing and heavy or dangling earrings; this is easily corrected surgically by Toronto plastic surgeon Dr. Marc DuPéré.
But I want to talk today about stretched or gauged earlobes from spacers; those are supposed to be a statement of who you are. You are an individual, you want to be different than the next guy or girl. A tattoo, a piercing or gauging shows that you walk your own path that is not to be limited by the conservative ideas of the adult world. That is great! You are wonderful! And at Visage Clinic, we do respect this self-expression. But…
But a few years pass. Your lifestyle has now changed. Undergrad, grad school, you have an MBA, MD, CA or JD. Your attitude has changed and you want to be main stream. You want to be taken seriously as a professional. The discs or spacers in your ears do not fit the boardroom image, nor do they open the door. Taking the disc or spacer out does not work either. The skin on the earlobe will shrink a little, but what is left is long, hanging and with a big hole. Not a pretty picture. What do you do?
You go see an ear expert – someone specializing in otoplasty (ear surgery) – you seek Board-certified Toronto plastic surgeon Dr. Marc DuPéré.
Repairing a stretched or gauged earlobe is performed under local anaesthetic, in office, and typically takes 20-30 minutes per earlobe. Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, uses his own unique technique for oversized and stretched earlobe that results in a naturally sized earlobe. The procedure involves removing the excess hanging tissue, freshening up the skin edges and using fine internal and external stitches to create a normally-shaped earlobe.
After your earlobe repair surgery, there will be small scars on the ears which will be at first be pink, but will slowly fade to a skin tone. This can be covered with a little make- up. After 4-6 months, the earlobe should look as close to normal as it can be – Boardroom-friendly!
A word to the wise young adult: Never follow trends when it comes to permanent body art until you thought about it carefully.
Visage Clinic team
Hi there, just wondering how much it would cost to have my ears stitched up. I have them at just over an inch. I can send photos if need be.
Hi Matt,
I have replied to you directly a few days ago from the clinic`s main email address and gave you the costs.
Let me know if you need more information!
Sending pics would also help!
We look forward to meeting you.
Dr. DuPere
hello, i would just like to get a quote on how much it will cost to get this ear closed up
http://tinypic.com/r/f2omqp/8
Hi Nicole, Did we reply to you? If not, please resend your request to my email: drdupere@visageclinic.com
Best,
Dr. DuPere
Hi Matt,
Yes, please send me pictures to:
drdupere@visageclinic.com
Best,
Dr. DuPere
Hello!
While I deeply love my stretched lobes, I have been having constant issues with trauma on them resulting in perpetual healing. It may be time to simply close them up.
They are stretched to 2″ which took years but there is a time for all things. I am hopeful I’ll be able to wear regular earrings again after the healing process!
If you could give me a quote on cost for reconstruction I’d be grateful. I can’t directly link a picture through this medium however in my regular email I can send an attachment. Ideally the sooner I can have the surgery the better.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Greatest regards
Christina
Hi Christina, thank you for your request. I have just replied directly to your email. We look forward to meeting you. Best, Dr. Dupere
Hello,
I am interested in a slightly different procedure. Are you able to close lip (labret) piercings, and if so what would be the cost for that?
Good morning Denise, yes I do this kind of closure as well. Costs is approximately 675$ – 995$ + HST, depending on the number and size. It normally requires closure from outside and from inside. It is a simple procedure done under local anesthesia. Please call us at: 416-929-9800 to book your consultation. Best, Dr. DuPere
I have 2 splits
On the same ear.. How much for repair
Hi, my left ear piercing has stretched because of wearing heavy earrings I was just wondering how much it would cost to fix?
Thanks, Ruth
Hi there,
My stretched lobes have returned to a somewhat normal size (about 1/4 inch diameter), but the holes are still quite noticeable, especially to me. I am wondering how much it costs to have both ears repaired?
Thank you,
Alanna
Hi Alanna, I will email you directly.
Dr. DuPere
I am also looking for costs of repairing stretched lobes.
Thanks!
Good day Patricia, my office will contact you today with all the details. Thank you for your enquiry. MD
I’m at just under an inch (7/8 approximately) and looking for a quote on how much that would cost?
I will email you directly. Best, Dr. DuPere
Hello
My ears are stretched about zero gauge… how much to make them look normal again
Hi Samanha, I will email the informations to your email address right now. Best, Dr. DuPere
Hello,
Just like everyone else, I was looking for a quote on closing up my stretched ears. I have them at 28mm which is just over and inch.
Thank you so much!
Samantha
Hi Samantha, I will email you directly right now. Best, Dr. DuPere
Same request as all above, although I have 2 holes per ear. Left ear has 6mm and 2.4mm hole, right ear has 5mm and 2.4mm hole. Looking for an estimated cost, as well as timeline for booking. Thanks!
Hi Jeanine,
I will email you right now with details! I look forward to meeting you. Best regards, Dr. Marc
Hi Dr Marc DuPéré,
My ear lobes are stretched 1/2 an inch. I am curious how much it would cost to have it back to normal. Also, is it possible the be able to wear normal gauged earrings after surgery?
Thanks,
Jenna
HI Jenna, I am emailing directly with some informations.
Best regards,
Dr. DuPéré
Hi I was wondering roughly how much it would cost to have my ear lobes fixed. They were stretched to 2 inches but have closed up to under an inch now. Thanks
Good day Maria, I will email you details right away. I look forward to meeting you! Dr. DuPéré
My ears were stretched many years ago and over time, I have watched them shrink considerably to the point where I can hide them with post/ stud type earrings. I am interested in reconstruction surgery to close the holes completely. Can you email me with a quote for the cost? Is financing available?
HI Robyn, yes I will email the details to you now. Best, Dr. D.
Hey there I am very interested in getting my earlobe reconstructed I had then gauged to 1/2 INCH about 10 years ago they have now shrunk up to appox a size 0 I would like them to be just the size so I could wear normal earings again. I was just curious what a quote on a procedure like this would cost? Thank you
Good day Cierra, my office will contact you today with all the details. Thank you for your enquiry. MD
Hey I was wondering how do I make an appointment? I have my ears stretched to 3/4 of an inch how long might the surgery take?
Good day Asia, my office will contact you today with all the details. Thank you for your enquiry. MD
I would like to know the cost of the procedure and if I would be able to wear normal sized earrings after.
Thanks
Good day Chelsea, my office will contact you today with all the details. Thank you for your enquiry. MD
Hi there!
I was wondering if you could provide me with an approximate cost for stitching up both ears stretched to 1 inch.
Thankyou,
Jennifer
My office will contact you today with all the details. Thank you for your enquiry. MD
Hi there, looks like I’m not the first person to request a quote on here but here goes nothing. I stretched my ears years ago, they are stretched to 5/8″ and I’m thinking of getting them sewn up. Can you email me with a quote?
Thanks!
HI Shawna, with pleasure! I will email you right away. Best regards,
Dr. DuPere
Hi ,
I would like get a quote on how much lobe repair surgery costs. Pls and ty!
Shailla
Hi Shailla, I will email you all the details! We look forward to meeting you, Dr. D.
How much is earlobe reduction?
Hi Kyra,
I will email you directly some details regarding costs, locations, etc.
Dr. DuPere
Hi there , my ears have been stretched at an inch for a few years now , and I want to know how much it would cost to get them repaired back to normal
Hi, i would love to get a quote on getting my earlobes closed , i stretched my ears many years ago and have them shrunk back down to i believe about a 6 gauge (4.12 mm) thanks
Hi Dr. DuPere,
Could you tell me the range of prices for a small ear lobe tear (one side)?
Thank you,
Lucia
Good Lucia, thank you for your interest in our services at VISAGE Clinic, Dr. Marc DuPéré, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon for more than 15 years.
We are proud to announce that Visage Clinic was again recently voted TOP plastic surgery clinic in Toronto for 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 – voted by GTA (greater Toronto area) customers! See press release:https://www.visageclinic.com/news/top-clinic-2015.cfm
We’d be happy to see you and look at your earlobe for repair.
Earlobe repair, including repair of gauged and pierced earlobes, is a very common procedure in my practice. It is a procedure done under local anesthesia. It takes approximately 30 minutes for one side. Patient gets stitches for 7 days and a fine scar that becomes a fine skin-coloured line within 6-12 months post-op. The procedure could be done on the same day as the consultation, please let my staff know if it is your desire.
You have read my blog: https://www.visageclinic.com/blog/stretched-earlobes-not-in-the-boardroom/
Call us to book when ready – MON-Friday (we don’t have your number): 416.929.9800.
We would love to have the opportunity to meet you for a consultation. We will be happy to go over the options once we meet.
COST is 795$ + HST for the 1 earlobe.
We have 2 offices: https://www.visageclinic.com/about/locations.cfm
Flagship downtown Toronto clinic: 133 Hazelton Ave. Suite 101, Yorkville, Toronto
Richmond Hill – 13311 Yonge Street, suite 114.
There is more information on the following websites:
http://www.visageclinic.com
http://www.facebook.com/VisageClinic
http://www.twitter.com/VisageClinic
Kailyn, Angelica, Danielle or Willians, my assistants, will be happy to find a time and day convenient for your visit. They can be reached at 416.929.9800.
We look forward to meeting you,
Best regards,
Dr. Marc DuPéré, plastic surgeon
Hello Dr. Dupere,
I would like to come in for a consultation for earlobe repair for gauged ears. Is it possible to book an appointment?
Thank you,
Hi Carly, I just sent you an email with lots of information. Give us a call tomorrow – 416-929-9800 – and I will meet with you for consultation and for repair of your earlobes. Kind regards, Dr. D.
Hi , I was just wondering how much it would cost to have my ears stitched up. They are stretched at just about an inch.
HI Abby. This is a very common procedure I perform in my office under local anesthesia. Few stitches for 7 days or so. I will email you information, costs, directions, etc. I look forward to meeting you! Dr. D.
Hi Dr. Dupere,
Do you perform revisions from a nose peircing as well?
Thank You!
I do Gulnaz! Give us a call and my office will gladly help you to secure a day/time for your procedure. 416-929-9800 Dr. D.
Hi my name is Lucy and have stretched pierced earring holes due to heavy earrings over the years. Would like to know how long the procedure will take and recovery time to return to work.
Hi Lucy! Thank you for your question!
We’d be happy to see you and look at your earlobes for repair. We could see you in consultation at the same time as the repair. I do those repairs in downtown Toronto on MONDAYS but also uptown in Northern Richmond Hill (almost Aurora) on THURSDAYS.
Earlobe repair, including repair of gauged and pierced earlobes, is a very common procedure in my practice. It is a procedure done under local anesthesia. Repair of gauged earlobe is slightly more complex repair than repairing a torn earlobe. It takes approximately 45 minutes per side. Pain is almost zero and patients can return to work/school the same day or the following one, with a slight band-aid over the stitches. We also provide you with a skin-coloured steri-strips. Patient gets stitches for 7-10 days and a fine scar that becomes a fine skin-coloured line within 6-12 months post-op. The procedure could be done on the same day as the consultation, please let my staff know if it is your desire.
You may have read my 2 blogs on ears and earlobes:
https://www.visageclinic.com/blog/stretched-earlobes-not-in-the-boardroom/
https://www.visageclinic.com/blog/my-four-ways-with-large-ears/
or a recent article published in Metro Toronto:
http://www.metronews.ca/life/health/2016/10/10/why-ear-lob-reconstruction-has-spiked-in-popularity.html
We will email you our office infos.
We look forward to seeing you.
Kind regards,
Dr. DuPéré
Hello, looking for pricing for having my ears fixed. They were stretched, however I have not anything in them for a few years now. Thank you.
Good evening, I will send you an email with all the informations. Kind regards, Dr. D.
Hello!
My ears are currently slightly smaller than a 4 gauge and slightly larger than a 6! I’m wondering how much this would cost to repair and how far in advance you need to book.
Thank you!
Carmen
Thank you for your question. We do all our earlobe repairs on Mondays downtown, in Yorkville, and a few Thursdays per month in Richmond Hill. We normally can book patients within 4-6 weeks. I will email you more information right now. We look forward to meeting you. Kind regards,
Dr. DuPéré
I have 1 hole in my left ear and 1 in my right ear which I would like to get closed up. I use to wear earrings in my teens and early 20’s, but stopped wearing them about 13 years ago.
The holes are still visible in both my ear lobes though. How much does your clinic charge to get the two holes closed up?
I have no intention of wearing earrings in the future, I would just like to get the holes closed.
Good day Marcus,
Thank you for your interest in our services at VISAGE Clinic.
Earlobe repair, including repair of pierced, gauged and elongated pierced earlobes, is a very common procedure in my practice. It is a procedure done under local anesthesia and all patients return to work the next day with no pain. It takes approximately 45 minutes per side. Patient gets a few stitches for 7-10 days and a fine scar that becomes a fine skin-coloured line within 6-12 months post-op. The procedure could be done on the same day as the consultation, please let my staff know if it is your desire. Small scars will be pink for 3-6 months and slowly turn into fine white lines.
I wrote those 2 blogs on ears and earlobes:
http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/stretched-earlobes-not-in-the-boardroom/
http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/my-four-ways-with-large-ears/
and I was featured in a recent article published in Metro Toronto:
http://www.metronews.ca/life/health/2016/10/10/why-ear-lob-reconstruction-has-spiked-in-popularity.html
And a recent 8 min TV interview (for the Chinese TV) – I discuss at 4min:17 – http://www.fairchildtv.com/english/programarchive_detail.php?n=18&topic=2593&episode=4801
We would love to have the opportunity to meet you for a consultation. We will be happy to go over the options once we meet.
We do similar surgeries on most Mondays downtown and on Thursdays in Richmond Hill. We can usually do your procedure within 1-4 weeks and at the same time as your consultation (and consultation fees would be waived).
Please read about us and follow us at:
Email: info@visageclinic.com
Website: http://www.visageclinic.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VisageClinic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/VisageClinic
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/DrMarcDupéré
LinkedIn Bus: linkedin.com/toronto-plastic-surgery-clinic
RealSelf: http://www.realself.com/find/Canada/Ontario/Toronto/Plastic-Surgeon/Marc-DuPere
Google+: https://plus.google.com/102317670526471838743/posts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrMarcDuPereVisage
Instagram: drdupere
Blog: http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/
We have 2 offices: http://www.visageclinic.com/about/locations.cfm
Flagship downtown Toronto clinic: 133 Hazelton Ave. Suite 101, Yorkville, Toronto
Richmond Hill – 13311 Yonge Street, suite 114.
Danielle, Margarida, Raman or Willians, my assistants, will be happy to find a time and day convenient for your visit. They can be reached at 416.929.9800.
We look forward to meeting you,
Best regards,
Dr. Marc DuPéré, plastic surgeon
Hi.. greetings..i would just like to get a quote on how much it will cost to get this right ear closed up..
Good morning. Here is some information (you may have read this already but resending). I will send a quote to you shortly. Feel free to email me a picture too if you live outside Toronto. Dr. DuPere
Good morning. Here is some information (you may have read this already but resending). I will send a quote to you shortly. Feel free to email me a picture too if you live outside Toronto. Dr. DuPere
Thank you for your interest in our services at VISAGE Clinic.
Earlobe repair, including repair of pierced, gauged and elongated pierced earlobes, is a very common procedure in my practice. It is a procedure done under local anesthesia and all patients return to work the next day with no pain. It takes approximately 45 minutes per side. Patient gets a few stitches for 7-10 days and a fine scar that becomes a fine skin-coloured line within 6-12 months post-op. The procedure could be done on the same day as the consultation, please let my staff know if it is your desire. Small scars will be pink for 3-6 months and slowly turn into fine white lines.
I wrote those 2 blogs on ears and earlobes:
http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/stretched-earlobes-not-in-the-boardroom/
http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/my-four-ways-with-large-ears/
and I was featured in a recent article published in Metro Toronto:
http://www.metronews.ca/life/health/2016/10/10/why-ear-lob-reconstruction-has-spiked-in-popularity.html
And a recent 8 min TV interview (for the Chinese TV) – I discuss at 4min:17 – http://www.fairchildtv.com/english/programarchive_detail.php?n=18&topic=2593&episode=4801
We would love to have the opportunity to meet you for a consultation. We will be happy to go over the options once we meet.
We do similar surgeries on most Mondays downtown and on Thursdays in Richmond Hill. We can usually do your procedure within 1-4 weeks and at the same time as your consultation (and consultation fees would be waived).
Please read about us and follow us at:
Email: info@visageclinic.commailto:info@visageclinic.com
Website: http://www.visageclinic.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VisageClinic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/VisageClinic
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/DrMarcDupéré
LinkedIn Bus: linkedin.com/toronto-plastic-surgery-clinic
RealSelf: http://www.realself.com/find/Canada/Ontario/Toronto/Plastic-Surgeon/Marc-DuPere
Google+: https://plus.google.com/102317670526471838743/posts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrMarcDuPereVisage
Instagram: drdupere
Blog: http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/
We have 2 offices: http://www.visageclinic.com/about/locations.cfm
Flagship downtown Toronto clinic: 133 Hazelton Ave. Suite 101, Yorkville, Toronto
Richmond Hill – 13311 Yonge Street, suite 114.
Danielle, Margarida, Raman or Willians, my assistants, will be happy to find a time and day convenient for your visit. They can be reached at 416.929.9800.
We look forward to meeting you,
Best regards,
Dr. Marc DuPéré, plastic surgeon
Hello;
I am replying to this Blog post for one reason. That being, I am 24 years old; and seeking a plastic Surgeon to perform an otoplasty procedure to “repair” my stretched earlobes. I was about 1 inch in diameter 3 years ago; and currently am around the half inch size; after leaving the jewelry out for so long.
If I could get some kind of Quote on how much this procedure costs; I would greatly appreciate the info and potentially have a piece of mind to go forward.
Thank you Ryan for your email. I do several gauged earlobe repair every single Monday and likely do the highest number in Canada. So I would gladly see you and repair your 2 lobes.
You may have read my other blog on ears and earlobes:
http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/my-four-ways-with-large-ears/
or a recent article published in Metro Toronto:
http://www.metronews.ca/life/health/2016/10/10/why-ear-lob-reconstruction-has-spiked-in-popularity.html
We would love to have the opportunity to meet you two for a consultation. We will be happy to go over the options once we meet.
We do similar surgeries on most Mondays downtown and on Thursdays in Richmond Hill. We can usually do your procedure within 1-4 weeks and at the same time as your consultation (and consultation fees would be waived).
Please read about us and follow us at:
Email: info@visageclinic.com
Website: http://www.visageclinic.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VisageClinic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/VisageClinic
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/DrMarcDupéré
LinkedIn Bus: linkedin.com/toronto-plastic-surgery-clinic
RealSelf: http://www.realself.com/find/Canada/Ontario/Toronto/Plastic-Surgeon/Marc-DuPere
Google+: https://plus.google.com/102317670526471838743/posts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrMarcDuPereVisage
Instagram: drdupere
Blog: http://www.visageclinic.com/blog/
We have 2 offices: http://www.visageclinic.com/about/locations.cfm
Flagship downtown Toronto clinic: 133 Hazelton Ave. Suite 101, Yorkville, Toronto
Richmond Hill – 13311 Yonge Street, suite 114 – on Thursdays.
Danielle, Eva, Margarida or Willians, my assistants, will be happy to find a time and day convenient for your visit. They can be reached at 416.929.9800. They will also try to reach you in the nest 1-2 business days.
We look forward to meeting you,
Best regards,
Dr. Marc DuPéré, plastic surgeon
Hello.
Sorry I know there are a lot of comments, but it takes a while to get through them. I have ears stretched to 9/16″ and I want to get them closed up. Can you give me quote as to how much it would cost to fix them?
Good morning, I will gladly send you an email with more details. look forward to meeting you. Dr. D.
Also wondering about costs !? I had mine stretched to 3/4ths
Hi. I would like to inquire about the cost of earlobe repair for split earlobes…for one ear.
Please email me, I would like to have this done asap.
Will do! My assistants will send you some information tomorrow and we could likely do your minor procedure in the next 2-5 weeks. Kind regards, Dr. D.
Hello, I have similar situation that I would like to get rid of, but instead of the ear, it’s in my lip. I have a lip piercing (monroe). I was wondering if you operate on those as well, if so, how much?
Good morning, yes I fix the Monroe lip piercings too, the various ear and belly-button piercings, eyebrow’s piercing, etc. I will email you details. Dr. D.
How much is the surgery for both ears, mine r stretched to 1 inch.
Hi there, do you perform earlobe reduction surgery based on size only? I do not have gauges or stretched earlobes- just large that stick out. If so, how does one reduce scarring?
Hi there,
I would like to get my ear stitched up so that I can wear normal earrings again. I had a zero gauge and they have shrunk quite a bit already however I’m interested in the surgery.
Can you let me know the Cost? Timeline? Healing time? Can I wear normal earrings again? Can I stitch up the current hole and get it pierced with regular sized earrings all at once?
Thank you for your question. Healing time: Most people go back to work the next day. 7 days or so with stitches. Little scar will be pink for 3-6 months or so, makeup can be applied if desired. We do those every Monday and we likely have a 3-6 week wait time. You’ll be able to repierce usually 3 months later so you can wear normal earrings. I will email you more details. Dr. D.
Hi Dr. Marc DuPéré
I am just wondering how much this procedure costs? I will be saving up to get it done very soon.
Good morning and thank you for your interest in VISAGE Clinic. Please know I do several earlobe repairs every Monday so it is a very very common request. My assistants will e,ail you later today details and cost. Kind regards, Dr. D.
Hello! I had my ears stretched to 1/2 inch, and they will not close on their own.
I would like them fixed so I could get them re-pierced and wear normal earrings.
I would like to know the costs, so I could save and plan to get this done in the
near future. Please send me some information to my email : jamieleoroy@gmail.com
Thank you kindly!
Thank you for your request! My assistants will be emailing shortly with information. I look forward to meeting you! Kind regards, Dr. D.
Hi,
I’m just wondering the price of a blow out removal to my 00g stretched ears.
Thanks
Thank you for your request. My assistants will be emailing you shortly! Dr. D.
Hi there,
I was hoping to get average quote on closing up a hole about 9mm wide.
Best,
Ellie
Hi Ellie, my assitants will email you a quote and some information later today. I do several earlobe repairs every Monday. I look forward to meeting you. Dr. D.
Hello,
Ive tried emailing and havent heard back, I have two lobes I need repaired, one is more damanged than the other and I was looking to get a quote on repair? Thanks
Hi Nicole, sorry about this. My assistants are on it and will email you momentarily! Dr. D.
Hello, I have some ear lobes which were previously gauged and won’t close on their own. I was hoping to know the average cost for the closure of holes just under 1cm big. Thank you!
Hello and thank you for your interest in my blog. My assistants will be emailing some information shortly. I look forward to meeting you! Kind regards, Dr. D.
Can you provide me with information regarding the cost to have my earlobes holes closed up? I stretched them for a couple of years and would like to have hem repaired.
Good day, I will be happy to help. My assistants will be emailing you tomorrow. Kind regards, Dr. D.
Hey. Blowout repair.
Both my ears are diffrent sizes, the right sits at an inch and the left a double 0. Both my ears are blown out, and my attempts to fix them so far havent worked out well. I have tried to let my ears sit and be, but they dont want to shrink. I have also tried weighing my lobes down. What would be the price I am looking at
Hi, thank you for your interest. My assistants will be emailing you this morning with details. I look forward to meeting you. Dr. D.