What is Ear Lobe Repair?
Ear lobe repair is any operation (surgical or non-surgical) of reforming deformities, tears, or irregularities in the earlobe. These deformities may arise due to:-
- Trauma - Accidental tears from pulling or snagging earrings.
- Stretching - Excessive wearing of heavy earrings or gauges causing elongation of the earlobe.
- Keloids - Formation of scar tissue after piercing.
- Aesthetic Concerns - Uneven or asymmetrical earlobes due to genetics or injury.
The approach is designed to recover function and improve the esthetic quality of the ear.
Who Needs Ear Lobe Repair?
Ear lobe repair is recommended for individuals experiencing:-
- Torn or split earlobes.
- Enlarged holes due to heavy earrings or gauges.
- Scarring from piercings or injuries.
- Earlobe deformities resulting from trauma or surgery.
- A desire to re-pierce ears after previous tears.
Personalized consultation at Dermavision - The Skin Clinic is available to determine the status and propose the appropriate treatment plan.
The Ear Lobe Repair Procedure
Pre-Procedure Consultation
A comprehensive consultation is performed with the patient, to identify patient needs, medical history and expectations. The dermatologist checks the degree of damage and he/she describes the procedure, the risks and the course of recovery.
The Repair Process
Ear lobe repair is a relatively straight forward outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia.
Preparation - The region is washed, and numbing is performed using a local anesthetic.
Incision & Closure –
- In the earlobe tears gap, the edges of the gap are trimmed to harvest new tissue for closure.
- The earlobe is precisely fixed to form a natural look by suturing it.
Advanced Techniques - Additional tissue manipulation may need to be performed when large holes or stretched lobes are produced, to obtain the desired remodelling.
Completion - The procedure usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes, based on complexity.
