Over time, with the penchant to wear beautiful but heavy or long ear accessories, people develop stretched, split or torn ear lobes. The earring holes can also get larger than usual. This is because with time and usage, the ear lobe becomes looser and sags, thus becoming susceptible to tears. While this does not impair hearing, it can create self-consciousness leading to a lack of confidence. Fortunately, earlobe repair by a skilled Ear Surgeon like Dr. Shree Rao can rectify the condition and restore one’s looks, confidence and self-esteem.

Though a simple, outpatient procedure that takes not more than an hour, ear lobe repair surgery needs precision and skill.  Tears are fixed by first eliminating any scar tissue that has formed or healed skin that is remaining from the tear. After which, fine sutures are put in to close the tear. In the case of stretched earlobes the surgeon will remove the excess tissue and suture the lobe back to achieve a normal shape and size.

The sutures are typically removed after one week. Repiercing of the ears should be done
3 to 4 weeks after the removal of sutures to ensure complete healing. It is better to take the advice of the surgeon before opting for earlobe piercing again. It is important that repiercing
is not done in the exact same location as the earlier hole, in order to prevent easy tearing of the earlobe.