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Here at the Harley Street Skin Clinic in London, we offer only the best and highest-quality treatments for our patients, and that includes Earlobe repair procedures. All our therapists and skin experts are well-trained and knowledgeable about addressing your skin concerns. Together with our experts, we make sure that all equipment and machines used in our clinic are up-to-date when you visit us.

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You came to the right place, as we have the best medical team that you need here in London when it comes to earlobe repair. Our well-trained skin experts have undergone intensive training over the past years to deal with various skin concerns, like split earlobe repair surgery. You can also be sure that here in our clinic, we only use the latest treatment machines that could give high-quality results depending on your needs.

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There are a lot of factors that may affect your stress or anxiety, and one of those is having problems with your earlobe. Here at Harley Street Skin Clinic, we’ve undertaken millions of procedures, so you can be sure that you are in safe hands for your split earlobe surgery. A lot of people deal with ear problems due to genetic issues like cleft earlobes, keloid from piercing, and others from wearing heavy earrings. We can handle any of those, and we’ll help you bring back the confidence within you.

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What is Earlobe Repair Surgery?

Restorative Earlobe Repair

Restore the earlobe’s natural look

Earlobe repair is a minimally invasive aesthetic procedure to fix stretched or torn earlobes. Like with any other treatment, a proper initial assessment of the skin condition is necessary. The aim is to make it look more normal and perform as before. It is generally performed under a local anaesthetic and takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes for both ears.

During surgery to repair the earlobe, the expert surgeon will make precise cuts and remove any skin that is damaged. The surgeon will close the edges of the earlobes with dissolvable sutures. It is essential to the proper healing of the skin and the maintenance of the ears natural shape. In addition, donning earrings like hefty-made earrings can greatly delay the same.

We have performed millions of treatments at Harley Street Skin Clinic, and this means that you can rest assured knowing that your skin is in safe hands with us. Types of Earlobe repair: On the basis of the assessment, it is best to consult one of our skin specialists at Harley Street Skin Clinic.

Benefits

  • Improves your appearance
  • Repairs ear piercings that have torn or stretched out.
  • Boosts self-confidence
  • Better piercing placement
  • Quick recovery

The many types

Simple Closure
Natural shape restored

This is an earlobe repair surgery that is able to recreate the natural shape of a patient’s earlobe. These are held for tubes that are punched for smaller holes and elongated piercings. This is done under local anaesthesia; it also has dissolvable stitches applied to the pins of your ears, which bring the back of your ear together and heal well. This is mostly common with people who wear small stud earrings with stretched earlobes. Classification: Minor surgery Downtime: Patients may experience little to minimal downtime, and usually they can return to normal activities 1 to 2 days post-procedure. Best for: small tears, elongated piercing

Z-plasty or W-plasty
Improves appearance and functionality

This is the earlobe surgery used in repositioning scar tissue or wounds on the earlobe while improving both its aesthetics and functionality. It involves creating zigzag or W-shaped incisions that aim to rearrange the scar tissue and reduce scar visibility. By doing this technique, it could help in blending it more with the skin to make it more natural-looking. Classification: Minor surgery Downtime: 5 days to 3 weeks Best for: people with heavy earrings; elongated earlobes

Reconstruction with Flaps
Restores damage or missing tissue

A type of earlobe repair surgery that aims to fix damaged or missing parts of the patient’s earlobe. It takes skin flaps from a nearby area to repair the earlobe, resulting in a natural look. Using skin from a close area helps make the earlobe look natural and normal again. Split Earlobe Repair Split or elongated earlobes are a common problem caused by wearing heavy earrings for many years. Classification: Minor surgery Downtime: 1 to 4 weeks Best for: large defects; complete loss of tissue in the earlobe

Tissue Grafting
Brings back natural appearance and function

This earlobe surgery involves transplanting skin to another body part and aims to repair large defects in the earlobe. It is also an effective solution, resulting in a more natural appearance and bringing back the normal function of the earlobe. The procedure uses a piece of skin graft to cover and reconstruct damaged areas of the earlobe to ensure a seamless result and stability over time. Once the area has been sufficiently numbed, the damaged scar tissue will be carefully removed, and the new ends will be stitched using dissolvable stitches. Classification: minor surgery  Downtime: 2 to 6 weeks Best for: Significant loss of tissue requiring skin graft

Reduction Surgery
Smaller earlobe appearance

This earlobe surgery aims to reduce overly stretched earlobes to enhance facial symmetry and aesthetic balance. Earlobe reduction removing excess tissue and reshaping the earlobe to achieve a smaller, more proportionate appearance. Classification of the thread: Minor surgery Downtime: 1 to 4 weeks Best for: Patients who want to decrease the size of their earlobe due to heavy earrings

At a glance
Surgery time

30 minutes

Hospital Stay

Not Required

Time off work

None

Shower

24 hours

Driving

Immediately

Results last

Permanent

Exercise

1 day

Sexual activity

1 day

The journey
Consultation Preparation Surgery Recovery
1
Consultation

It is preferable to begin with a consultation in which expectations regarding the procedure, necessary preparations, and actions to be taken prior to, during, and following the surgery are established.

2
Preparation

We are now focused on all the preparations that must be taken. Making sure everything will go along to plan financially, emotionally, and physically before the procedure begins.

3
Surgery

During the treatment, incisions are made in front of the ears and the hairline to access the underlying facial muscles and tissues. The excess skin is then carefully removed, leading to a smoother, more youthful form.

4
Recovery

Although recovery times may differ from person to person, most patients are back to their regular activities in two weeks or less.

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£950
1
Consultation

It is preferable to begin with a consultation in which expectations regarding the procedure, necessary preparations, and actions to be taken prior to, during, and following the surgery are established.

2
Preparation

We are now focused on all the preparations that must be taken. Making sure everything will go along to plan financially, emotionally, and physically before the procedure begins.

3
Surgery

During the treatment, incisions are made in front of the ears and the hairline to access the underlying facial muscles and tissues. The excess skin is then carefully removed, leading to a smoother, more youthful form.

4
Recovery

Although recovery times may differ from person to person, most patients are back to their regular activities in two weeks or less.

The procedure
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How does an Earlobe repair surgery work?

Earlobe surgery is a procedure designed to correct any torn, stretched, or damaged earlobes. Just like any other treatment, a consultation is a must for this procedure to further assess the skin condition and the extent of the damage. The goal is to restore its natural look and functionality. It is commonly performed under local anaesthesia in outpatients and will take approximately 30–45 minutes for both ears.

During the earlobe surgery, the surgeon will make precise cuts to remove any damaged skin. Once it’s carefully cut, the surgeon will then suture the edges of the earlobe with fine stitches. This is important for helping the skin heal correctly and maintain its normal shape. Additionally, wearing earrings—eespecially heavy earrings—ccan lengthen the piercing hole and eventually pull through over time.

Here at Harley Street Skin Clinic, we’ve done millions of procedures, and you can be sure that you are in safe hands as we provide high-quality services to address your skin concerns. There are different types of Earlobe repairs, so it is best to have an appointment with one of our skin experts here at Harley Street Skin Clinic.

Restored Earlobe Confidence
Why is earlobe repair necessary?

If you have stretched, expanded, or torn earlobes, then earlobe repair may be a good option for you. It might not be a procedure that everyone needs, but it can help anyone restore their normal and functional earlobe once it’s done carefully. It’s best to have this procedure only at a reputable clinic that has skin experts that know exactly what they’re doing.

Minimal Downtime Earlobe Repair
What is the usual downtime of an earlobe repair?

The downtime varies depending on the earlobe damage that needs repair. Most of the time, it has minimal downtime. However, there are different types of earlobe repair, so it’s best to consult your doctor to further assess the skin condition of your earlobe and check the extent of the damage. Your doctor may ask you questions like how you ended up in that situation, the cause of the damage, and other things that might be helpful in assessing what technique he’ll be using to repair your earlobe.

Make sure to provide accurate answers so your doctor can address your skin concerns thoroughly.

Expert Repair & Aftercare
You should be aware of these things?

This may vary for several reasons, but it is important to note the following factors that we’ll be sharing with you: If the patient has a severely damaged earlobe, it might be a bit challenging for surgeons to repair what was torn or stretched. It is why you should only trust skin expert surgeons when doing complex operations on severe damages. When it comes to the patient’s role after the procedure, it’s essential to follow proper aftercare procedures in order to avoid any infection that may lead to a more serious skin condition.

The success of this procedure depends not only on the clinic and surgeon but also on their willingness to follow the patient through the aftercare procedures.

Long Term Maintenance
How to optimize earlobe repair results?

To achieve your desired results with earlobe repair, it is really important to research a trusted and skilled clinic to perform the procedure. This is the first step in achieving your desired results. Don’t worry if you have a low pain tolerance because this split earlobe repair surgery is usually performed under a local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain at all. You just need to follow all the pre-procedure instructions given by the expert surgeons as well as the post-care procedures that are essential to maintaining the repaired earlobe. Aside from these, you should also take into consideration changing your lifestyle, which may affect your recent operation.

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The price
How much does a Earlobe Repair cost?

Surgical procedures like earlobe repair or split earlobe repair in London typically cost between £300 and £600 per ear, depending on how severe the damage is and the complexity of the procedure. The clinic’s reputation, expert surgeons, nursing team, and location can also be factors in the earlobe repair cost.

Although these are only some rough estimates of the costs, it will still be up to the reputation of that clinic and its practitioners. To get an actual cost for a non-surgical cosmetic procedure like split earlobe surgery at Harley Street Skin Clinic, you can book an initial consultation with one of our doctors to further assess which split earlobe repair surgery matches your skin needs. Book an appointment here.

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The essentials
What do you need to do before a split earlobe repair surgery?

You need to choose a reputable clinic and doctor who will perform the procedure. They will assess your earlobe and determine what type of repair is necessary for it. You should also prepare any medical history that might be helpful in the assessment. This split earlobe repair surgery is performed under a local anaesthetic,or it so you neeot to worry about the possible pain.

What can you expect during a split earlobe repair surgery?

You’ll be receiving local anaesthesia to numb the treated area. The low-risk procedure usually takes around 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the complexity, especially if you have severely damaged large earlobes.

What do you need to do after the split earlobe repair surgery?

After the procedure, you might experience some swelling or slight discomfort, which is normal and manageable. Your doctor will be giving you aftercare instructions to avoid any infections over time.

Why have a Earlobe repair?
Renewing Your Appearance
Why earlobe repair is for you

It is for you if you have a torn, stretched, or damaged earlobe and want to restore its natural appearance and functionality. The earlobe repair is normally performed under local anaesthesia with very little downtime, so I was able to resume my routine that day.

Confident, Restored Ears
From Split Earlobes to Restored Ears
  • Makes you look better

    Improves your appearance

  • Fixes ear piercings that are stretched out or torn.

    Repairs ear piercings that have torn, stretched out

  • Increases self-assurance

    Boosts self-confidence

  • Improved positioning of the piercing

    Better piercing placement

  • Speed Recovery

    Quick recovery

Timeless Rejuvenation
Bring back your ear-confidence

If you have stretched, expanded, or torn earlobes, then earlobe repair may be a good option for you. It might not be a procedure that everyone needs, but it can help anyone restore their normal and functional earlobe once it’s done carefully. It’s best to have this procedure only at a reputable clinic that has skin experts that know exactly what they’re doing.

Before & afters
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Recovery timeline
First 24 hours

Once the local anaesthetic has worn off, there may be some minor discomfort for a few days. You need to apply a cold compress for 15 to 20 minutes every few hours to reduce the swelling.

  • Minimal swelling
  • Slight discomfort
  • Healing time may vary.
One week Post Procedure

Avoid doing heavy activities that might affect the repaired ear. Carefully clean the treated area with a saline solution.

  • Sutures begin to heal
One week to four weeks Post Procedure

Continue cleaning the repaired area with saline solution and avoid any activity that may bump your earlobe.

  • Earlobe slowly getting back to it normal look
Three to six months Post Procedure

You can now go back to your normal activities but still avoid any excessive pressure, like piercing your ears, for full recovery.

  • Minimal to no tenderness or discomfort.
  • Earlobe looks almost fully healed.
The benefits
Natural Look & Functional

  • Improves your self-confidence after the restoration
  • It helps you fit your earrings better and more comfortably
  • It restores the original shape, especially its functionality

Natural looking earlobe repair

  • Boosts Self-Confidence: Since it is part of our facial feature, it will give you that instant confidence boost once you have your earlobe repaired
  • Fashion-ready: You can now enjoy wearing earrings comfortably
  • Natural-looking: It definitely restores the original shape as well as its functionality

Am I suitable
Is it good for my skin?

While getting an earlobe repair procedure depends on the severity of the damaged area, it is still best to have an initial consultation with a skin expert just to check if there are any possible reactions to autoimmune diseases.

Each ear lobe repair type is designed to restore different kinds of tear or stretch, so it is best to know the differences between them to have a better assessment of which among them aligns with your desired outcome.

You can learn about the different ear lobe repair procedure types here on our website.

The risks
Can a risk be prevented?
  • Infection. It is best to look for a reputable clinic and skilled skin experts for your earlobe repair surgery. It is advisable to look for a highly skilled clinic and doctor that can perform complex surgery if you have a severely torn earlobe or stretched earlobe to avoid any infection.
  • Bruising and swelling. This is normal and usually occurs after several days to weeks of the procedure.
  • Scarring. While ear lobe repairs are commonly designed to be minimally invasive, there is still a possible risk of scarring after the procedure. The scar varies from one patient to another, depending on the severity of the stretched earlobes.
  • Allergic Reaction. This might happen if you have any allergic reactions to anaesthesia or other medication used in the procedure.
  • Bleeding. Some bleeding is normal after the earlobe reduction, but if there is excessive bleeding, you’ll need to consult your doctor if this occurs. Earlobe repair is a relatively simple procedure, but if not properly executed, it may lead to complications like bleeding.