#ear gauging

Me: Okay i promise, but can i get some ptfe tape and jojoba oil because my one lobe piercing is smaller than the other?

My parents: Sure!!

Me: *gauges my ears*

My parents:

We all have 1 good ear that’s better at stretching then the other!

In general, the earlobe repairs are the highly popular surgical procedure performed by the dermatologist. They will follow several techniques and procedures for performing the earlobe repair. The earlobe is dilated for many reasons, such as:

Uses of heavy earrings over time

Acute traumatic tears

Earlobe dilation from gauges

Now in the current trends of surgical procedures, the dilation method for repairing the affected earlobe by ear gauging or plugging is a popular and mainstream practice. Many individuals around us are seeking to repair the earlobe issues. The following points define the basics of surgical repair of the dilated earlobe after the ear gauging process.

What is the anatomy of earlobe?

The external part of the ear is an important part whose main function is to enter the sound to the inner ear. Moreover, the inferior and soft portion of the ear is called the earlobe which is composed of the areolar and adipose connective tissues for maintaining the elasticity and firmness of the part.

On the other hand, the earlobe of the ear does not contain any types of cartilage for a smooth firmness. Consequently, the blood supply to the ear can keep it warm and nerves make it an area of high sensitivity touch. If you are performing earlobe repair after the ear gauge, then the dermatologist may inspect carefully before continuing the surgery.

Complete details about earlobe

The ear gauge treatments are generally defined as a form of earlobe expansion. Unlike the traditional earrings, the earlobe gauge is generally worn in the piercing hole until the affected earlobe heals completely. By using larger sized gauges, the ear gauge treatments are performed several times.

Throughout the process, the diameter of the lumen can be increased to stretch the earlobe. At the end of the process, you will get an enlarged earlobe with a partial split. Generally, ear gauging treatments are popular among teenagers and skaters. Several reasons are responsible behind the demand for earlobe gauge treatments such as social stigmas, professional career choice, a defect in the earlobe and increasing age.

Pre-treatment procedure of dilated earlobe

The first step for treating the dilated earlobe after the ear gauge treatment is the formation of a thorough treatment plan. Make sure that your earlobe treatment procedure is documented in written form with standard photography of close view, oblique view, lateral view, and frontal view. Before starting the earlobe cosmetic treatment, ensure that you have already discussed with your physician related to the earlobe. Throughout the process, you will also experience several complications such as discomfort, keloids, local bruising, asymmetry, erythema, flap necrosis, scarring, and notching.

Surgical repair procedure of dilated earlobe

Performing the surgical repair of the dilated earlobe after the ear gauge treatment is very easy and need to perform by a highly-trained dermatologist surgeon. The whole procedure can be performed through the below points:

 1.   First, the earlobe is cleansed with 70% alcohol or betadine solution.

2.   Then local anesthesia is used which is lidocaine with 1:100000 epinephrine.

3.   1cc to 1.5 cc earlobe can be stabilized by using the chalazion clamp.

4.   The pressure created by the chalazion clamp can provide hemostasis during the procedure.

5.   When you expand the cleft, ensure that they have a de-epithelialized margin.

6.   De-epithelialization can create a fresh wound edge for the surgeon.

7.   After achieving the homeostasis with electrocoagulation, surgeon place two vertical mattress suture to align the anterior edge of the earlobe and inferior edge of the earlobe.

8.  Thus, the used vertical mattress suture can create wound eversion and minimize the notching.

9.  Then a highly pressured dressing is performed by using bacitracin ointment to the wound and remove in 24 hours.

10.  The whole process will take 7 to 10 days for complete recovery as well as until the placed suture is removed.

After the successful completion of the surgical repair procedure of dilated earlobe, your surgeon will suggest you take necessary precautions for preventing the risks such as flap necrosis, bleeding, scarring, infections and notching associated with the surgical repairing procedures. After ear gauging the surgical repair of the dilated earlobe can provide excellent results.

Conclusion