Split / stretched ear lobe repair A split or stretched ear lobe can

 Split / stretched ear lobe repair
A split or stretched ear lobe can occur following minor
trauma or over time, when wearing heavy earrings.
Unfortunately, it is common and can cause create problems
for patients who wish to continue wearing earrings and
affects confidence, too.
A simple and effective procedure that can restore the
shape of the ear lobe, heal the split and leave a new ear
pierced hole, is often the solution most patients prefer.
A stretched ear lobe repair procedure is performed in a
similar manner.
The surgical procedure (The Niranjan technique)
Mr Misra will explain the method of
how your earlobe will be repaired in
your consultation.
What to expect and aftercare
This procedure is tolerated well by most patients and can be preformed in about 20
minutes, under local anaesthetic using relatively painless injections. Stitches are
used and a dressing is placed over the earlobe(s). This should all be kept dry (ie. not
advisable to wash you hair) and intact for 1 week. Mr Misra will review at this time
and arrange for removal of the sutures. It is also possible to place ear-stud earrings
into the new ear piercing.
Risks and complications
Most of the risks and complications are low risk, as the procedure is performed
under local anaesthesia and in a short space of time.
1 Alok Misra MSc, FRCS(Plast) Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon www.alokmisra.co.uk ,Tel: 01753 665471, Email: [email protected] Bleeding
Occasionally, post-op bleeding is possible. Usually this may cause seepage through
the dressing. If this happens, pressure for 10 minutes is likely to settle this. However,
the dressing may need changing and this can be arranged by contacting Mr Misra’s
office.
Infection
Bacteria normally present on the skin can do this. If present, it can be treated with
oral antibiotics but may delay healing, scars may worsen. Massage can help with
troublesome scars.
Wound healing
This is usually very good and results in fine scars that eventually blend into the
surrounding skin well.
Asymmetry
No paired structures in the human body are perfectly symmetrical and this includes
the earlobes. Earlobe repair surgery will not correct this by your surgery.
Recurrence
It is very unlikely that your earlobes will remain unstretched or unsplit, if the cause is
not addressed. Long dangling and heavy earrings are probably best avoided, after
this surgery, to prevent recurrence. Specific metal allergy has also been implicated
and these metals should be avoided, too.
Ear-lobe notching
Reshaping the ear lobes will introduce scars that when maturing can contract and
affect the shape of the lower edge of the ear (notching). Revision surgery may be
needed if noticeable.
Further information
If you are interested to know more about ear lobe repair, please call: 01753 66571 or
email: [email protected].
Disclaimer: This information leaflet is designed to supply useful information but is not to be regarded as advise for a specific
case. It does not replace the need for a consultation with Mr Misra and in this regard he accepts no liability for any decision
taken by the reader in respect of the treatment they decide to undergo.
2 Alok Misra MSc, FRCS(Plast) Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon www.alokmisra.co.uk ,Tel: 01753 665471, Email: [email protected]