Earlobe Reduction & Repair
Torn & Gauged Earlobe Repair

A torn earlobe can occur from wearing heavy earrings or through trauma. The surgical repair of a torn earlobe is generally straightforward. The skin cleft between the two sides of the tear is opened surgically, extra skin can be removed, and both sides are stitched back together to reconstruct a new lobe.

In some cases, the crease of the ear can be used as an incision to hide the scar better. In rare cases, a skin graft can be used to repair the earlobe. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia allowing a faster recovery (you can drive back home), and you can notice the results right after.

Earlobe gauging begins with a simple piercing in the ear but afterward uses different sized gauge plugs to stretch the earlobe over an extended period of time. The earlobes can be stretched excessively, leaving them with a large hole. To fix widened ear holes, surgery such as earlobe reduction and earlobe repair will be necessary.

The technique used is similar to a torn earlobe repair — it involves surgical cutting, skin removal, and stitches. The incisions can sometimes be hidden. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia.