Earlobes can get torn earlobes as the result of continuous wearing of heavy earrings or can be a result of unfortunate accidents or robberies. More often earlobes get torn as a result of having little children pulling the earring while they play with adults with large earrings. Those women who wear large and heavy earrings for longer duration can have torn earlobes. These may take years to develop. Large or heavy items will gradually elongate the hole and eventually will tear through the lobe.

You may be a candidate for a torn earlobe repair if you have a fully or partially torn earlobe. You overall health status is usually not a limiting factor since this procedure is performed under local anesthesia without any potential risks of sedation or general anesthesia.

Patients usually tolerate this procedure without significant discomfort. After surgery most patients do not need any pain medication. A couple of doses of painkillers may be beneficial for those who feel slight ache at the repair site. The discomfort usually disappears within twenty four hours. A thin layer of antibiotic ointment is placed over the repair area. You may wash your hair normally.