Treatments / Minor Procedures & Swellings
Ear Lobe Repair
Repairing split, torn or stretched earlobes — from a torn piercing to gauged lobes — restoring a natural shape, with re-piercing possible later.
Ear Lobe Repair
What it is
Earlobe repair reconstructs lobes split or stretched by heavy earrings, trauma or deliberate gauging. The torn edges are freshened and closed precisely to restore a natural contour, and the lobe can usually be re-pierced after healing.
Who it's for
- Split or torn earlobes from earrings or trauma
- Stretched or gauged lobes wanting restoration
- Partial or complete lobe clefts
- Patients wanting to re-pierce after repair
The procedure
A quick procedure under local anaesthesia, taking 30–45 minutes per lobe. The edges are freshened and closed with fine sutures.
Recovery & aftercare
Minor soreness; sutures out at about a week. Re-piercing is usually possible six to eight weeks later, away from the scar.
Frequently asked
Can I re-pierce afterwards?+
Yes, usually six to eight weeks after healing, with the new piercing placed away from the repair.
Will the tear show?+
The repair is closed with fine technique to restore a natural lobe contour and a discreet scar.
Can gauged lobes be repaired?+
Yes — stretched or gauged lobes can be reconstructed to a natural shape.