Piercing an earlobe places it at risk of tearing. The amount of stretching of the earlobe opening depends on the size, style and weight of the earrings you wear. The larger, dangle style earrings can easily catch on clothing or be grasped by a child resulting in a partially or completely torn earlobe. Dr. Caglia can repair a torn earlobe in our office using a local anesthetic. Repairing torn and elongated ear lobes is a a minor surgical procedure. Most torn ear lobes can be repaired by simply taking out the edges of the tear and repositioning the new edges evenly and allowing them to heal in place.
Elongated, and misshaped earlobes can shortened or
reshaped to provide a more attractive, youthful appearance. Filler injections
make thin earlobes thicker and more resistant to tears in the
future.
How long is recovery?
A little antibiotic ointment is applied and tiny
amount of drainage from the wound is to be expected. We will remove any sutures
in 1 - 2 weeks after your earlobe repair procedure.
How soon can I wear earrings after surgery?
Wait about three months or until your scar is soft
before you get your lobe re-pierced. Then wait another three months after
surgery before wearing earrings.