Removing a Stuck/Trapped Earring From the Earlobe
A very common emergency is a retained earring post that is stuck in the earlobe. Although it would seem logical that the earring post can just be pulled out with some manipulation, the condition often requires surgical intervention with a trained plastic surgeon. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, a top Los Angeles plastic surgeon practicing in Santa Monica, is a specialist in the acute management of stuck earring posts based on his expertise in corrective ear surgery.
Removing a retained earring post is of paramount importance as the posterior hole may become infected, inflamed, or simply close up. Surgical exploration of the earlobe requires local anesthetic and can safely remove the post and allow for repiercing of the earlobe at a later time.
The acute management of earlobe tears or retained earrings within the earlobe is important. If you have a question about acute earlobe emergencies, please call our Los Angeles plastic surgery office and speak to one of our patient care coordinators.