What Options are there for Fixing Split Earlobe?

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Latest answer by Kenneth P. Gilbert, MD
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Earlobe split

11 answers to What Options are there for Fixing Split Earlobe?

Split Earlobe Repair

This is a relatively simple outpatient procedure that can be perfomed under local anesthesia. The split is excised and sutured together. The resulting scar is usually not very noticeable. The earlobe can be re-pierced after 6 weeks either just in front of, or just behind, the scar. The costs are not usually covered by insurance companies.

Kenneth P. Gilbert, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Split earlobe repair

There are many options for repairing a split earlobe. Most involve the excision of the entire split then a repair with either a notch and groove or Z plasty. T is a relatively straight forward procedure but requires knowledge of plastic surgical techniques. It can usually be done under local anesthesia. I have included a video on this procedure for more information. see video

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Fixing earlobes

For split or elongated earlobes, a simple outpatient surgery does the trick. It is done under local anesthesia in the office and you will have stitches for about one week. We re-pierce the ear at the same time with a small stud post earring. If the earlobe is just droopy, dermal fillers are a great way to get those earrings to face forward again rather than down.

Stacey Tull, MD
Chesterfield Dermatologic Surgeon

Surgery is the only option

This is a simple operation that takes about thirty minutes and is done with just local anesthesia. I make my patients wait thirty days before I re-pierce them. Then in another two weeks they are back to wearing their own earrings.

Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Torn earlobe easily fixed

A torn earlobe can be easily fixed under local anesthesia. I have had patients do this during their lunch time and gone back to work. I recommend waiting 6 weeks before the ear is pierced again

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Fixing Split Earlobes?

Thank you for the question. “Split” earlobes can be easily reconstructed under local anesthesia with minimal risk and recovery time. It is important to re-approximate the curved earlobe precisely to avoid step off or other visible deformity. I would suggest a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Split Earlobe Repair

Split earlobe repair is a simple office procedure done under local anesthesia. The healed edges of the skin along the splits are removed and sutured back together. I usually use dissolveable sutures so a return visit is not necessary. There is no real pain or swelling afterwards. One can re-pierce their ears six weeks after the procedure.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Split earlobe

A split earlobe can be repaired under local anesthesia at an office visit. The skin around the split is removed and the fresh edges sutured together and allowed to heal. I always warn patients that if you repierce the same area, it can rip again. Stay away from heavy earrings and don't sleep in your earrings.

Nia Banks, MD, PhD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

Split ear lobe

The options are 1: do nothing 2: repair under local anesthesia. The results can vary depending how big is the hole, some are the size of a dime or bigger, these require major reconstruction.

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Repair Split Ear Lobe and Still Wear an Earring

Torn or split ear lobes can be repaired in the office using a local anesthetic. The split can be repaired in one of two ways. The earlobe can be completely repaired, allowed to heal, and the re-pierced after several months. Or, the split can be repaired so that you may wear a small post immediately after surgery. This earring must stay in for at least 4 weeks while the repair heals. Best wishes. Ken Dembny