Earlobe Repair

Most torn earlobes can be effectively and safely corrected using surgical repair techniques. The procedure is routinely performed in the office under local anesthesia with an optional sedative. The procedure itself is performed without any discomfort. In order to rebuild the earlobe, the healed and scarred aspects of the tear require removal. Repair is then performed in a straight line or in a zigzag. The most appropriate technique will be discussed with the patient and depend on the specific location of injury and anatomy of the earlobe. The healed earlobe has usually a barely visible pencil-fine scar line without aesthetic limitations.