Torn Ear Lobe Repair

A torn earlobe can look unsightly or prevent you from wearing your favorite jewelry. At Goldberg Facial Plastic Surgery in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, board-certified facial plastic surgeon Joshua E. Goldberg, DO, FACOS, offers expert, in-office torn earlobe repair to fix a gauged, stretched, or split earlobe. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is torn earlobe repair?

Whether due to a snag, heavy earrings, or an injury, the delicate tissue in your earlobes can tear or stretch. Fortunately, Goldberg Facial Plastic Surgery offers torn earlobe repair as a minor, in-office surgical procedure to repair split or stretched earlobes. 

This treatment can restore the natural contours of an earlobe, allowing you to wear your favorite earrings again with comfort and confidence. 

What can cause a torn earlobe?

Earlobes sometimes tear because of:

• Heavy earrings
• Traumatic pulling
• Earrings getting caught on something
• Sleeping in earrings
• Gauged earlobes
• Accidental tugging during physical activity

Regardless of the cause, Dr. Goldberg tailors an earlobe repair surgery, offering flawless results.

Am I a candidate for torn earlobe repair surgery?

Dr. Goldberg examines your earlobes and discusses your medical history and cosmetic goals. He determines which type of repair best suits you and lets you know what to expect during and after torn earlobe repair surgery. 

What happens during a torn earlobe repair procedure?

Torn earlobe repair surgery at Goldberg Facial Plastic Surgery is a simple and straightforward procedure. Dr. Goldberg completes surgery in his private and comfortable office, ensuring an exceptional experience and superior outcome. 

He cleans and numbs the area, repairs your earlobe, stitches the tear, and places a bandage on the treated lobe.

Dr. Goldberg has an artist’s eye for symmetry and detail, ensuring your repaired earlobe looks natural and cosmetically pleasing. He uses very fine sutures and advanced techniques to minimize scarring with utmost precision.

What can I expect after torn earlobe repair surgery?

There’s no downtime after torn earlobe repair surgery, so you can return to most normal daily activities immediately. Common temporary side effects include mild swelling and bruising. It’s important to keep the treatment area clean and return to Dr. Goldberg after about 5-7 days to have any stitches removed.

Your earlobe may be tender for several weeks during the healing process. Any scarring matures and fades over time. After it’s fully healed (about 6-8 weeks after repair), you may have your ears re-pierced. Dr. Goldberg can complete the piercing if you’d like.

Schedule an evaluation at Goldberg Facial Plastic Surgery by phone or request one online today to learn more about torn earlobe repair surgery and if it’s right for you.