After ear piercing various kinds of problems could occur: heavy drop earrings may cause sagging ear lobes. Also earrings could snag and rip right through the ear lobe. Following injury in the ear lobe area keloids can form.

It is relatively unknown that ear lobe repairs are performed by plastic surgeons. The procedure is very minor and the ear lobe reconstruction is carried out under local anaesthetic. Stitches can be removed a week after surgery.

It is recommended to leave the wound heal at least 3 to 6 months before re-piercing.

Procedure: Outpatient

Treatment duration: 30 minutes

Downtime: No