My earlobe is ripped, the piercing hole is close to the bottom, is there a home remedy to fix this? (Photo)

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 multilayered 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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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question and photo.  Unfortunately there is no home remedy or nonsurgical remedy.  This requires a minor surgical procedure that can be done in an office with local anesthesia.  Although it is not 100% torn through it still requires the same effort to repair.  Always seek a board certified plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

Hello-Unfortunately there is not a home remedy available to fix torn earlobes.  Oftentimes patients that develop an elongated piercing or a complete tear may have allergies to common metals such as nickel.  The tear can be repaired.  If it is close to the bottom of the lobe, likely your surgeon will recommend converting it to a complete tear, and repairing.  If you plan to re-pierce the ears, likely a flap such as a z-plasty will be used.  Afterwards, I would recommend using only hypo-allergenic metals such as stainless steel, silver, and gold earrings.

Unfortunately, there is really no home remedy to repair a torn earlobe or stretched earring hole. It is a pretty quick surgical procedure, and if you found a plastic surgeon charging $400 that may be the best you find (typically costs more). The good news is many plastic surgeons offer financing, so if you wanted to get it done sooner rather than later, you could try applying for financing. Otherwise, you may have to wait until you are able to save up for it. I wish I had an easier answer for you! Once it stretches like in the photo, it does not tend to improve even after earrings are removed, and surgical correction is your only real option.

You have an impending tear of your earlobe piercing.  With time your stretched piercing will likely tear completely through. The stretched piercing you have may be repaired by a plastic surgeon using a local anesthetic.The procedure itself isn't very painful at all, and after 6 weeks I allow my patients to have their earlobes re-pierced.There is no home remedy to repair the stretched or torn earlobe. Thanks for sharing.