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What Is It?
Earlobe repair corrects torn, stretched, or split earlobes caused by heavy earrings, trauma, or deliberate gauge stretching. It is a minor surgical procedure that restores the earlobe's natural shape and allows re-piercing after healing.
How It Works
The torn or stretched tissue is freshened by removing a thin layer of epithelium along the tear edges, and the earlobe is then sutured closed in two layers. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia in under 30 minutes per ear. Complete tears (split lobes) and partial tears are both correctable.
Realistic Results
The earlobe is reconstructed to a near-normal appearance. Scars are minimal and become nearly invisible over 3–6 months. Re-piercing through the scar is possible after 3 months but is best done through unscarred tissue if possible.
Recovery
No downtime is required. Sutures are removed at 7–10 days. The earlobe may appear slightly raised or firm for 4–6 weeks as scar tissue matures. Avoid pulling or stretching earlobes for 3 months.
Risks & Complications
- !Visible scar at the repair site
- !Uneven earlobe contour
- !Re-tearing if heavy earrings are worn prematurely
- !Raised or hypertrophic scar (more common in darker skin types)
Red Flags — Choose a Clinic Safely
- ⚑Provider does not use proper suture technique (two-layer closure) for complete tears
- ⚑No instructions on when it is safe to re-pierce
- ⚑Clinic performs earlobe repair without any anaesthesia
- ⚑Provider cannot show examples of healed repairs
Questions to Ask Before Booking
- Will you use a two-layer closure to minimise scarring?
- Can I re-pierce the earlobe after healing, and when?
- If my lobes are very stretched, can they be fully restored to a normal size?
- What aftercare is required to prevent scarring?
- Are both ears included in the quoted price?
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