When does one need earlobe repair surgery?

The earlobe is of great significance among other facial structures or features. It is the skin and fat-based, easily perforable portion of the ear hanging down at the lowest end of the ear structure on either side of the face. It is devoid of cartilages which are present in the rest of the ear structure. Any unusual thing happening with the earlobe is immediately visible to others and it’s not aesthetically unappealing. With Earlobe Repair treatment in Delhi at Skinology Clinic one can get their ear lobe related issues corrected and can achieve aesthetics looking at ear shape and appearance.

Many people get their earlobes pierced for wearing earrings, adding to their facial aesthetics. But on doing so, they may get their earlobes injured and experience issues like elongated earlobe holes and split earlobes. Although the earlobe tears may heal over time in some cases, the majority of cases need an earlobe repair.

What is an earlobe repair surgery?

Earlobe repair surgery is a precision, cosmetic, daycare operation done to mend the torn, damaged, or mishappen part of the earlobe and permanently restore its earlier, appealing appearance. It even makes use of techniques that help strengthen earlobes and avoid further damage.

When does one need earlobe repair surgery?

Earlobe repair surgery is undertaken by an individual who has been waiting for years for his/her injured earlobe to naturally heal. Although his/her soft tissues of the earlobe have shrunk a bit still there are significant elongated holes or a split earlobe.

Earlobes tear, stretch, or split can be a result of a lot many things, indicating the need for earlobe repair. These are:

• Pulling of the earrings of mothers by small children
• Routine wearing of large, heavy earrings for a prolonged time
• Long earrings that have got caught in clothing and pulled
• Gauges placed in the earlobe with increasing weight, size, and time
• A sudden injury or trauma to the earlobe
• Multiple ear piercings that are done very close to one another or near the bottom of the earlobe
• Natural aging of the skin causes loss of collagen and elastin in the earlobe skin, thus affecting the skin tightness, elasticity, and strength (smoking contributes to premature aging)
• The genetic makeup of an individual which determines the shape and position of the earlobe.

What to expect from earlobe repair surgery?

Earlobe repair surgery is a 30-60 minutes long operation done on a patient with numbed earlobes. To ensure a comfortable experience for the patient, the Best Skin Doctor in Delhi and surgeon at Skinology Clinic provides local anesthesia before commencing the procedure. The anesthesia is given on a properly cleansed earlobe. Before the surgery, skin marking may be done by the surgeon to show the patient how the scar would appear post-operation.

The surgery involves making an incision just above the injured part of the earlobe; trimming the extra earlobe skin; reshaping the area by the rotation of the tissues depending on the earlobe issue being addressed; and finally closing the wound in layers using very fine sutures, either permanent or dissolvable. The layered stitching of the wound helps remove the tension on the outer part of the incision. Before sending the patient home, the surgeon may place a small dressing on the operated earlobe.

Post-operation, the patient can self-drive back home. The patient can resume routine and work often the same day or the next day. The operated earlobe heals in about 1-3 months and when the wound heals, it leaves behind a fine scar which is hardly noticed. Follow-ups are a must to keep track of the healing and recovery. After 3 months, the patient can again get their earlobe pierced at least 3mm away from the old pierced site and wear earrings.

Who are suitable candidates for earlobe repair surgery?

Earlobe repair surgery is the best for:

• Any healthy teenager or adult who doesn’t have any conditions that impair natural healing and wants a permanent restoration of their earlobe appearance
• People who have a positive outlook and realistic expectation of what the earlobe repair surgery offers
• Non-smokers.

What is the cost of earlobe repair surgery?

The price of earlobe repair surgery may be different for every case. It is influenced by the exact earlobe concern being addressed, the complexity of the repair, the amount of time spent, the geographical area where the surgery is being undergone, and the surgeon’s expertise and experience level.

Where to get my earlobe repaired?

Looking for the best place in Delhi to get your thin, torn, stretched, or split earlobes repaired and even rejuvenated? At Skinology, we employ top-rated, certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons for Earlobe Repair treatment in Delhi who can quickly and expertly repair earlobes using advanced surgical techniques. We provide the most effective, safe, and affordable earlobe repair. Request for an appointment with us today!