WASHINGTON, D.C. Refinery 29 reports that the latest fashion trend is over-the-top earring styles. From heavy, dangling chandelier-style earrings to larger hoop fashions making a comeback, the question you might ask yourself beyond “where can I get these earrings” is: are my ears ready for this? While the new styles bring a modern and even avant-garde touch to any wardrobe, larger earrings can do a number on your ears. Not only does the weight of these earrings put your lobes at risk of tearing, if your earlobe holes are already stretched, you could run the risk of further deforming your earlobe over extended wear. Furthermore, stretched earlobes mean that a simple snag of your earrings on clothing can put you at risk of a more serious injury.
So, what can you do if you want to wear the newest styles, but don’t think your ears can handle them? There’s a filler for that.
According to Vogue, more women across the country are using Juvederm and other hyaluronic acid fillers to treat saggy earlobes that come from years of wearing heavy earrings. According to Vogue, a carefully-administered injection around the pierced hole is often sufficient to reduce the stretching effect that years of earring wearing can cause. The procedure is relatively painless and can reportedly be completed within five minutes. With heavier earrings becoming popular this season, more women might be turning to their doctors for treatment. According to Vogue, the treatment, when administered properly, can make it possible for you to wear those gorgeous chandelier earrings you’ve been eyeing. Patients may occasionally need maintenance injections, especially if they plan to continue to wear heavy earrings, so you may want to work with your doctor to develop the best plan of action.
But what if you’ve torn a hole in your earlobe? This is actually more common than you might think. Self reports that Beyoncé ripped her earlobe while performing. The good news is that this damage doesn’t have to be permanent. A skilled plastic surgeon can perform a relatively simple procedure which can fix the damage. However, surgery may not be required in all cases. A little prevention can help you avoid a tear and the surgery that sometimes follows. If you are concerned about a widened piercing hole that comes from years of wearing higher gauge piercings, or just from years of regular earring wear, a filler like Juvederm might be just the fix.
A complete tear repair can cost up to $1000 or more depending on the kind of tear, while fillers can sometimes cost less, but may require regular touch-ups to keep your ears looking nice.
Radiance Medspa are medical professionals who perform Juvederm treatment. We have seen how versatile Juvederm can be, from offering long-lasting results for wrinkle reduction to treatments that lead to increased lip fullness. A range of patients can enjoy excellent results with Juvederm. If you have questions about whether you might be a candidate for Juvederm earlobe treatment, consider speaking to the qualified medical professionals at Radiance Medspa today. We are more than a spa. Our practitioners are medically trained.