{"id":27124,"date":"2026-07-16T16:13:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/?p=27124"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:59:36","slug":"earlobe-gauge-repair-for-stretched-earlobes-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/es\/earlobe-gauge-repair-for-stretched-earlobes-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Earlobe Gauge Repair: Restoring Stretched Earlobes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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by Dr. Inessa Fishman, MD<\/strong><\/div>\n \t
Aviva Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics | Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon<\/div>\n\t
Castle Connolly Top Doctor<\/div> \n\n <\/div>\n
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Smooth, natural results with local anesthesia, a quick office procedure that lets you wear earrings again.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

Stretched earlobes, also known as gauged earlobes, have become increasingly common over the past several decades. While many people enjoy this look for a period of time, it's equally common to decide later that it no longer fits your style or lifestyle<\/p>\n\n

Whether you're starting a new career, preparing for a special event, or simply want your ears to look the way they did before, earlobe gauge repair can help restore a natural appearance.<\/p>\n\n

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The goal is not simply to close the opening. It is to rebuild an earlobe that looks balanced, soft, and natural.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Will My Gauges Close on Their Own?<\/h2>\n
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The answer depends on how large the gauges became and how long they were worn. Very small stretches may shrink after the jewelry is removed, especially when the tissue has not been stretched for very long. Larger gauges, however, often leave a permanent opening, thinning, or elongation of the earlobe.<\/p>\n\n

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Smaller openings<\/h3><\/div>\n

May partially shrink after jewelry is removed, although the final shape can be unpredictable.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Larger or long-standing gauges<\/h3><\/div>\n

More commonly leave a permanent opening or elongated lobe that requires surgical repair.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

What Happens During Earlobe Gauge Repair?<\/h2>\n
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Many patients are surprised to learn that the procedure is relatively quick and comfortable. Dr. Inessa Fishman performs earlobe gauge repair in our office using local anesthesia, meaning you're awake but your earlobe is completely numb.<\/p>\n

During the procedure, the stretched tissue is carefully removed, and the remaining earlobe is meticulously reshaped to create a smooth, natural contour. Most appointments take less than an hour, depending on whether one or both ears are being repaired.<\/p>\n \n