Earlobe Repair Because Small Tears Deserve Thoughtful Attention

Earlobe Repair: Because Small Tears Deserve Thoughtful Attention

Your earlobes carry more than just earrings---they carry identity, style, and stories. So when a tear, stretch, or deformity disrupts that, it can feel disproportionately unsettling. The good news? Earlobe repair is simple, safe, and beautifully restorative.

At SkinWise Clinic, we combine aesthetic precision with medical care to help you wear your earrings---and your confidence---freely again.

What Is Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe repair is a minor surgical procedure to correct:

  • Torn earlobes — often from heavy earrings or accidental trauma

  • Stretched earlobes — due to long-term use of gauges or large earrings

  • Multiple piercings gone wrong

  • Keloid or scar tissue removal

  • Asymmetry or irregular lobe shape

The goal is to recreate a natural-looking, strong earlobe that can even be re-pierced after healing.

Common Causes of Earlobe Damage

  • Heavy earrings worn frequently

  • Sudden pulls or trauma (e.g. child tugging, hairbrush snags)

  • Sleeping with earrings

  • Poorly placed piercings

  • Prolonged gauge use

  • Keloid-prone skin

Even the most cautious person can experience a tear---it’s more common than you think.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Anyone with:

  • A fully or partially torn earlobe

  • Elongated piercings that affect earring fit

  • Desire for aesthetic improvement of lobe shape or symmetry

  • Keloid scars needing surgical correction under expert care

We assess each case individually---your skin type, scar tendency, and healing goals all matter.

What to Expect During the Procedure

At SkinWise Clinic, earlobe repair is done as an outpatient, in-clinic procedure:

  1. Local anaesthesia to ensure total comfort

  2. Excision of the stretched or torn skin margins

  3. Precise layered suturing for strength and scar minimization

  4. Sterile dressing and post-care instructions

⏱ Time taken: ~30—45 minutes
💼 Downtime: Minimal---you can return to routine the same day

Recovery and Aftercare

  • Sutures are removed in 5—7 days

  • Avoid sleeping on the side of the repair

  • Keep the area clean and dry

  • Scar creams may be recommended

  • Re-piercing can be done after 6—8 weeks---in a safe, corrected position

Will There Be a Scar?

Yes---but usually very minimal and well-camouflaged in the natural folds of the earlobe. With proper technique and care, the results are both functional and aesthetic.

Why Choose SkinWise Clinic?

✔️ Performed by a trained dermatologist
✔️ Clean, sterile, aesthetic-focused procedure
✔️ Guidance on safe re-piercing
✔️ Keloid-prone patients handled with caution and experience
✔️ Minimal downtime, maximum confidence

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