EARLOBE REPAIR
Surgery to repair torn, stretched, or misshapen earlobes, usually under local anaesthetic.
ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
Earlobe surgery is a minor cosmetic procedure to repair or reshape earlobes affected by tearing, stretching, or scarring. The most common concerns treated include split or torn earlobes caused by heavy earrings, gradual stretching from years of piercing wear, and keloid scars or other growths on the earlobe.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and involves incisions to repair the damaged tissue and reshape the earlobe. Many patients return to work and everyday activities the same day.
Whether the concern is cosmetic or a keloid or cyst, the approach is agreed at consultation. Re-piercing is possible once healing is complete, typically after 6–8 weeks.
FAST FACTS
Performed under local anaesthesia, with no hospital stay.
Procedure Time
Anaesthesia
Hospitalisation
Drains
Return to Work
The exact surgical approach is determined at consultation, based on your individual anatomy and goals. Costs, recovery and when you can wear earrings again are covered in the earlobe repair guide.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
Day 1
Many patients return to work and everyday activities the same day. Keep the earlobe clean and dry and avoid any pressure on the area.
Days 2–5
Mild tenderness or swelling around the earlobe is common and usually settles within a few days. Follow the aftercare guidance for cleaning and avoid wearing earrings until cleared by your surgeon.
Week 1–2
A check-up is arranged within 2–3 days post-procedure. Sutures are removed or dissolve within 1–2 weeks. The earlobe continues to settle and the scar matures gradually.
Week 6–8
Once healing is fully complete, re-piercing is possible. This is typically advised from 6–8 weeks after surgery, usually in a new position.
WHAT IT TREATS
Earlobe surgery is used for the concerns below. The earlobe takes several weeks to settle, and how it looks in the end depends on how the tissue heals.
WHY CONSIDER EARLOBE SURGERY?
No hospital stay and no general anaesthetic. You go home the same day, and many patients return to work the same day.
Incisions are placed within the earlobe to keep visible marks small. There will be a scar, which fades over the following months, and how visible it ends up varies from person to person.
Earlobe surgery does not mean giving up piercings permanently. Once fully healed, typically within 6–8 weeks, the earlobe can usually be re-pierced in a new location.
Whether the earlobe is split, stretched, scarred, or carrying an unwanted growth, more than one concern can often be treated in the same procedure.
UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSE
Earlobe damage has a few common causes, and the cause helps decide which surgical approach is used.
IN EXPERIENCED HANDS
Earlobe surgery may be a minor procedure, but precision still matters. The goal is a natural-looking earlobe that is symmetrical and proportionate. Achieving this requires careful planning of incision placement and an understanding of how earlobe tissue heals.
Professor Hindocha brings the same standard of care and attention to earlobe surgery as to any other facial procedure. Every patient receives a thorough consultation and a plan based on the specific nature and extent of their earlobe concern.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
Earlobe surgery can suit both men and women. You may be a suitable candidate if one or more of the following applies to you:
EXPLORE OTHER PROCEDURES
Other procedures that may complement your aesthetic goals.
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Surgical reshaping, reduction or repositioning of prominent or misshapen ears.
FACE & NECK SURGERY
A short procedure inside the cheek to create a dimple, positioned to suit your smile.
FROM START TO FINISH
Here is what to expect on the day, from arrival to going home.
ARRIVAL
You arrive at the clinic and meet Professor Hindocha. The earlobe is assessed, the intended repair is discussed, and the treatment area is marked before the procedure begins.
THE PROCEDURE
Local anaesthesia is administered to the earlobe. Incisions are made to repair, resize, or reshape the earlobe as planned. Sutures are placed to close the tissue neatly. The procedure takes approximately one hour.
GOING HOME
You receive written aftercare instructions and leave the clinic the same day. No escort is required. A follow-up is arranged within 2–3 days. Many patients return to work the same day.
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