This blog has been authored by “Dr. Joe” Gryskiewicz MD, FACS.

About Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz:

Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience performing aesthetic surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and belongs to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, The Rhinoplasty Society, and many other national institutions.

In addition to being in private practice, Dr. Joe is a writer and international speaker. He has traveled the world delivering over five hundred presentations to professional organizations on plastic surgery topics such as breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, hot topics, and ethics. He writes for a number of medical journals, society newsletters, and academic publications.

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What Causes Stretched Earlobes?

November 18, 2024

A natural elongation of the earlobes can be an inevitable part of aging. The earlobes tend to stretch over time, especially after years of earring use or for patients who have a preference for large and heavy earrings. In many cases, what was once a fairly small earring hole turns into more of a “slit” due to earlobe stretching. While weakened tissue in the earlobes can present an aesthetic issue for men and women who feel their ears are disproportionately elongated, Dr. Gryskiewicz can correct the damage with relative predictability and ease using earlobe repair surgery.

There are many reasons why the lobes may appear stretched over time, including a natural loss in elasticity and personal preferences. Potential causes often include:

Aging
Gravity
Weakening of supportive tissues
Frequent use of heavy earrings
Wearing gauges

Torn earlobes can also be a concern for patients, which are often caused by an injury or accidental pulling and tugging of your earring. Whether you’re bothered by stretched, elongated earlobes or earring hole trauma in general, Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz — a leading board-certified plastic surgeon in Minneapolis — can perform earlobe repair in office under local anesthesia to address stretched tissue and restore a natural look to the ears. Unlike many cosmetic procedures, earlobe repair can often be performed in the same appointment as your consultation. The consultation typically takes 30 minutes, followed by a 45-minute procedure depending on the nature of your concerns.

Earlobe repair can be a convenient in-office procedure that doesn’t require an extensive recovery period. If you’re bothered by stretched or damaged earlobes, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz today to book an appointment at our Minneapolis practice.