Ear Lobe Repair Surgery in Bangalore
Medically reviewed by Dr Sreekar Harinatha, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
Ear lobe repair fixes a torn, split or stretched ear lobe hole and restores the lobe's natural shape. It is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. At Contura Clinic, Bangalore, it takes just 10–15 minutes under local anaesthesia. You can usually have the ear re-pierced after at least 3 weeks, in a slightly different spot.
Ear lobe repair at a glance
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthesia |
| Procedure time | 10–15 minutes |
| Hospital stay | Walk-in, go home straight after |
| Stitches | Dissolving, or removed after 5 days |
| Re-piercing | After at least 3 weeks |
| Cost | ₹9,000 per ear |
What causes a torn or stretched ear lobe?
- Wearing heavy earrings for a long time
- Ear gauges that are increased in size or worn for long periods
- An earring that gets caught and pulled
- Young children pulling on earrings
- Several piercings placed too close together, or too near the bottom of the lobe
- A sudden injury
How is a torn ear lobe repaired?
The lobe is numbed with a small injection. The stretched or split skin edges are trimmed, and the lobe is stitched back together in its natural shape. The whole procedure takes about 10–15 minutes, and you can go home straight away.
When can I wear earrings again?
Wait at least 3 weeks before re-piercing. The new hole should be placed a little away from the repaired area, to lower the chance of the lobe tearing again. Choose lighter earrings in future.
Frequently asked questions
How long does ear lobe repair take?
Ear lobe repair takes about 10–15 minutes under local anaesthesia.
Is ear lobe repair painful?
Only the small numbing injection is felt. After that, the procedure itself should not be painful.
When can I re-pierce my ear after repair?
After at least 3 weeks. The new piercing should be made slightly away from the repair to avoid another tear.
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About the doctor
Dr Sreekar Harinatha, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery, CMC Vellore), DNB (Plastic Surgery). Karnataka Medical Council Reg. No. 68989. Plastic and cosmetic surgeon at Contura Clinic, Kalyan Nagar. Best Paper Award at the IMCAS conference, Taipei, 2016, for his gynecomastia technique. Author of The Male Breast and over 40 papers in indexed journals. Member of IAAPS, IMA and the European College of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery.
This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a medical consultation. Results vary from person to person. Every procedure carries risks, which your surgeon will explain at your consultation.