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A split earlobe, sometimes called a torn earlobe, happens when your earlobe gets stretched out or completely split. This can be due to heavy earrings, gauges or even an unfortunate accident where an earring gets caught and yanked. The result is often an enlarged piercing hole that extends downward, sometimes splitting the earlobe entirely. This can be both a functional and aesthetic problem.
At TMSC, our board-certified plastic surgeons are experts in repairing split earlobes. We use local anesthesia to make sure you don’t feel any pain during the procedure. Here’s what happens:
If you’re looking to treat and repair split earlobes in Toronto, Oakville or Southern Ontario areas, contact us for a free consultation. All our procedures are done with the utmost precision in a safe and comfortable environment.
Step 1: Consultation
During your consultation, our surgeon will look at the severity of the split and talk about your treatment options.
Step 2: Preparation
We’ll give you guidelines to follow before the surgery to make sure you’re fully prepared.
Step 3: Surgery
We’ll remove the damaged tissue and stitch the earlobe together. The procedure is quick and performed under local anesthesia.
Step 4: Recovery
You’ll get detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. Most people can return to normal activities in just a few days.
You might see some scar tissue where your earlobe heals, but we do everything we can to keep scarring to a minimum. We’ll give you scar management gels and detailed aftercare instructions to help you get the best possible result. If you want, you can even get your ear re-pierced near the closed split once you’ve fully healed.
The cost to repair a split or stretched earlobe starts at $1000. It also depends on how complex your case is and what your specific needs are. Visit our clinics in Toronto or Oakville for a free consultation, we will provide a detailed cost estimate during your consultation.
Insurance coverage for earlobe repair varies. Generally, cosmetic procedures aren’t covered, but if your repair is due to an injury, it might be. Check with your insurance provider or contact us for help.
Non-surgical options for earlobe repair are limited and usually less effective. Our surgeons can discuss all potential treatments with you, but surgical repair is typically the most reliable for long-term results.
If you’ve stretched your earlobes with gauges or for other reasons, we can help. The procedure is similar to split earlobe repair and aims to restore your earlobes to their natural appearance.
TMSC is known for its top-rated earlobe repair services. Our board-certified surgeons have extensive experience and are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our patients.
It usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the severity of the split.
You can consider re-piercing about six to eight weeks after the procedure, once you’ve fully healed.
We’ll give you aftercare instructions, including using scar management gels and avoiding any trauma to the area while it heals.
No, we use local anesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure.
Most people can go back to work the next day, depending on how they feel.
There might be a small scar, but we take great care to minimize it. Most of our patients find the scars to be barely noticeable.
Minor tears might heal on their own, but complete splits usually need surgical repair to heal properly.
If you’re dealing with a split earlobe, get in touch with TMSC to schedule a consultation. Our expert surgeons in Toronto, Oakville and Vaughan are here to help restore the function and appearance of your earlobes with precision and care.
