The earlobe is especially important in India, where earrings of every shape and size are widely worn. Earlobe repair surgery fixes torn or stretched earlobes—caused by heavy earrings or injury—to restore their natural appearance and symmetry.
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The earlobe is the soft, fleshy lower part of the ear. It is made of fat and connective tissue with no cartilage, and has a rich blood supply and many nerve endings. It plays little role in hearing but gives the outer ear stability and shape.
Earlobe AssessmentThe most common reasons for earlobe repair are split earlobes and enlarged piercing holes.
A short, safe procedure under local anaesthesia—you can head to the office straight afterwards.
Your doctor examines your earlobe and explains the procedure, steps and cost. Have a light meal before the procedure day.
A test dose of local anaesthetic rules out any reaction. The area is cleaned with betadine, numbed and sterile-draped.
Each side is stitched in two layers with very fine monofilament sutures, then a tiny dressing is applied.
You can bathe within 48 hours without rubbing the area. Avoid heavy exercise until the stitches are removed after 7–10 days.
Heavy earrings pull the earlobe down and stretch it over time—more so if the piercing is low on the soft part of the lobe.
Some people are born with thin or more elastic earlobes.
Skin loses collagen and elasticity with age, so earlobes can stretch naturally over time.
Smoking weakens skin and tissues, including the earlobes, making them more prone to stretching.
Heavy earrings, accidental tearing, injury or improper piercing technique can all damage the earlobe.
Natural shape and size, facial symmetry, comfort with headphones or sunglasses, and the freedom to wear earrings again.
After repair, follow your doctor's instructions and the antibiotics and painkillers prescribed. If you smoke, stop until the sutures are removed and the scar heals. To stop ear holes stretching again:
Choose lightweight earrings instead of heavy ones worn for long periods.
Give your ears a break from earrings whenever you feel strain.
Avoid pulling the earlobe and remove earrings carefully.
Indicative Cost
Confirmed at ConsultationFinal cost depends on the extent of the injury, the type of repair and sutures used.
Have your torn or stretched earlobes assessed by Dr. Sukhbir Singh at R-9, Basement, Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi - 110048.
