Can this tear in my earlobe heal on itself since it did not split all the way? I just noticed it the other day, and the tear did not go all the way through. Can this heal on its own? Or do I need surgery?
Answer: If left untreated, it may lead to a full tear Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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Answer: If left untreated, it may lead to a full tear Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Partial Earlobe Cleft Thank you for your question and posting your photos. Your earlobe has an incomplete or partial cleft. Those with a split all the way have a complete cleft. This occurs due to wearing heavy earrings on trauma from tugging at the earrings. Unfortunately, the cleft will not close spontaneously on their own. If you continue to wear heavy earrings, the cleft will lengthen. The size of the cleft may prevent you from wearing studs as they may fall thru. There are some temporizing measures for those that do not want surgery including the placement of filler, however, undergoing a repair of the cleft would be the most definitive repair. Good luck!
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Partial Earlobe Cleft Thank you for your question and posting your photos. Your earlobe has an incomplete or partial cleft. Those with a split all the way have a complete cleft. This occurs due to wearing heavy earrings on trauma from tugging at the earrings. Unfortunately, the cleft will not close spontaneously on their own. If you continue to wear heavy earrings, the cleft will lengthen. The size of the cleft may prevent you from wearing studs as they may fall thru. There are some temporizing measures for those that do not want surgery including the placement of filler, however, undergoing a repair of the cleft would be the most definitive repair. Good luck!
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September 21, 2017
Answer: Likely not unless it just happened, and there is fresh bleeding edges, the tear won't typically heal on its own. but they can be easily treated in a small in office procedure.
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September 21, 2017
Answer: Likely not unless it just happened, and there is fresh bleeding edges, the tear won't typically heal on its own. but they can be easily treated in a small in office procedure.
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Stretched ear piercing Hi,
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Stretched ear piercing Hi,
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Earlobe Repair Under Local Anaesthetic Thank you for your question. The hole on the ear is unlikely to heal on its own. You would need the small hole to be removed and then sutured so the skin can heal back together. This is a minor procedure, taking 30 minutes, performed under local anaesthetic. All The Best
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Earlobe Repair Under Local Anaesthetic Thank you for your question. The hole on the ear is unlikely to heal on its own. You would need the small hole to be removed and then sutured so the skin can heal back together. This is a minor procedure, taking 30 minutes, performed under local anaesthetic. All The Best
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