EAR LOBE REPAIR

Ear Lobe Repair

What’s the Procedure:

Ear lobe repair is a minor surgical procedure done to fix split or elongated ear lobes, commonly caused by heavy earrings, trauma, or gauging.

Mechanism:

Under local anesthesia, the edges of the tear are freshened and sutured together. The technique varies depending on whether it’s a partial split or a full cleft. The aim is to restore the natural shape of the lobe.

Indications:

Split ear lobes (complete or incomplete)

Elongated holes due to heavy earrings or piercing trauma

Cosmetic correction for symmetry

Anaesthesia Required or Not:

Yes, local infiltration anesthesia is used.

Painful or Not:

The procedure is painless during surgery. Mild discomfort after the effect of anesthesia wears off.

What to Expect from the Treatment:

Quick, outpatient procedure (30–45 minutes)

Stitches are removed in 7–10 days

No heavy earrings for 3–4 weeks

Re-piercing allowed after 6–8 weeks at a different site

Who Can Do:

Anyone with stretched, torn, or deformed ear lobes, regardless of age or gender.

When It Can Be Done:

Any time of year.