Torn Earlobe or Split Earlobe Repair
Torn earlobes can occur due to trauma or after wearing
heavy earrings for an extended period of time. Earlobes can
then be completely torn or the area of the piercing can just
be widened. This is a very common problem affecting
women and men. Repair of a split earlobe is a relatively
simple, uncomplicated and effective procedure which is
usually carried out under local anaesthetic. Healing time
for earlobe repair is generally 4-6 weeks.
Depending on the severity of the tear, sometimes the
piercing can be left in place or can be redone after
healing.
What does the procedure involve?
Repair of split is carried out under local anaesthetic. This
procedure is usually very well tolerated and the discomfort
experienced is minimal. The torn skin edges are excised and the
fresh edges are stitched together with sutures that need to
remain in place for about a week. No dressing is needed other
than an antibiotic ointment. Post-operative treatment:
Following the procedure, patients should apply the antibiotic
ointment after washing their hands. It is advisable to keep the
area clean and dry and the use of a hair dryer should be avoided
in the first few days. The first follow up appointment should
take place after about a week, when the sutures will be removed.
Heavy exercise for the first few days is not advisable and it is
recommended to sleep with three or four pillows for the first
couple of nights to minimise swelling.
The final result is usually a thin neat linear scar which
generally fades away with time.
When can I pierce my ears again?
Minimum time before ear piercing is six weeks. However, it is
advisable to allow between three to six months after surgery and
to start with small stud earrings. Repaired earlobes are weaker
than uninjured earlobes and if heavy earrings are used again the
problem may recur. What is the down time associated with
this procedure?
Most people can go back to work straight after the procedure.
For those in cosmetically sensitive jobs, it is worth noting
that the stitches will be visible for the first week.
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