Ear Lobe Repair
Q 1. What is ear lobe repair?
Ear lobe repair is a simple, safe, minimally invasive reconstructive surgical procedure done to restore the appearance of ear lobes that have been torn or elongated due to trauma or piercing or pull by heavy earrings.
Q 2. Who all require an Ear lobe repair?
All those with torn or elongated or expanded ear lobes due to:
- Trauma
- After wearing heavy and dangling earrings for an extended period of time.
Q 3. What does the procedure involve?
- It is a one-day procedure taking 30mins to 45mins or even less for one ear.
- Both the ears can be done on the same day.
- The procedure is started by a local anesthesia to make the area numb or free of pain.
- Mild swelling and redness is present that is taken care by painkillers and subsides within 2-3days.
Q 4. What is the after care to be taken?
- The dressing is kept in place and the area is kept clean and dry for 2-3days.
- A topical antibiotic is applied for the next 7 days.
- You are called for follow up after 1 week when the suture removal is also done.
- Complete healing usually occurs by 2-3weeks.
Q 5. What should I expect after the procedure?
After the procedure you see a very thin linear line along the line of sutures that fades within a few days.
Q 6. When can I re-pierce my earlobe?
The earlobe can be re-pierced, 3-4 weeks after the procedure when the ear lobe has completely healed.
Q 7. Are there any side effects associated with the procedure?
The procedure is safe, minimally invasive and rarely associated with any side effects like pain, swelling.
Q 8. Are they any other painless method of ear lobe repair than surgery?
Yes, there is a suture-less method. In this surgical glue is applied to the elongated ear lobes and the edges are approximated. It is a completely pain free procedure. But the results are temporary.
