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Earlobe Repair Surgery
Best Clinic Group UK and Trustpilot 5 star rating
Renowned Ear Plastic Surgeons
Performed under local anaesthetic
Little to no downtime
Best Clinic Group UK and Trustpilot 5 star rating
Renowned Ear Plastic Surgeons
Performed under local anaesthetic
Little to no downtime
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Last Reviewed July 16th 2020
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Procedure Time
15 mins per ear
Support Garments
None
Up & Mobile
Immediately
Exercise
1 - 2 days
Sleeping
Elevate your head for 1-2 weeks
Anaesthetic Type
Local anaesthetic
Washing
1 day
Sexual Activity
4 weeks
Travel
1 week
Final Results
6 weeks
Hospital Stay
Day case
Driving
1 day
Back to work
1 - 2 days
Recovery Time
4 - 6 weeks
Where can I fix my split earlobe?
Split Earlobe repair surgery consultations are available at our Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, London, Buckinghamshire , Milton Keynes and Northampton clinics.
Other types of earlobe repair: Tribal earlobe repair
Our consultant plastic surgeons are also able to offer tribal earlobe repair to correct stretched earlobes and earlobe reduction to re-shape or re-size the fleshy lobe part of the ear.
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What to Expect
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Consultation
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Pre-Operation
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The Procedure
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Aftercare
The Consultation
The first stage of your earlobe repair journey will be a consultation with one of our expert surgeons.
At your consultation, your surgeon will go through the earlobe repair procedure in detail and examine the area.
Your surgeon will then discuss:
- Your medical history
- Your expectations from surgery
- Risks and Complications
- Aftercare
Following your consultation, you will be introduced to your dedicated patient coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to proceed with earlobe repair surgery.
Pre-Operative Advice
The Earlobe Reconstruction procedure
The technique used for your Earlobe reconstruction will depend on the state of your lobes and your desired results. It’s a fairly straightforward procedure that can be done in any of our in-house theatres under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes 20-30 minutes to perform.
If your lobes are sagging, then an earlobe reduction will be the best way to reshape them and make them more proportionate, whereas if they’ve been torn then they can be stitched up and amended as well.
For those of you with stretched lobes there are a couple of options. A hole with a small diameter could require only a few stitches. If you’ve stretched your lobes beyond 1.5cm in diameter, they won’t be able to spring back to their original shape and may require for the excess flesh to be trimmed before they can be reshaped.
After your Earlobe Repair Procedure
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, there’s no downtime involved, allowing you to return to your daily activities as soon as you’re ready.
Your surgeon will advise you on scar management and on when you can have your ears pierced again should you wish to do so.
The Consultation
The first stage of your earlobe repair journey will be a consultation with one of our expert surgeons.
At your consultation, your surgeon will go through the earlobe repair procedure in detail and examine the area.
Your surgeon will then discuss:
- Your medical history
- Your expectations from surgery
- Risks and Complications
- Aftercare
Following your consultation, you will be introduced to your dedicated patient coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to proceed with earlobe repair surgery.
Pre-Operative Advice
The Earlobe Reconstruction procedure
The technique used for your Earlobe reconstruction will depend on the state of your lobes and your desired results. It’s a fairly straightforward procedure that can be done in any of our in-house theatres under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes 20-30 minutes to perform.
If your lobes are sagging, then an earlobe reduction will be the best way to reshape them and make them more proportionate, whereas if they’ve been torn then they can be stitched up and amended as well.
For those of you with stretched lobes there are a couple of options. A hole with a small diameter could require only a few stitches. If you’ve stretched your lobes beyond 1.5cm in diameter, they won’t be able to spring back to their original shape and may require for the excess flesh to be trimmed before they can be reshaped.
After your Earlobe Repair Procedure
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, there’s no downtime involved, allowing you to return to your daily activities as soon as you’re ready.
Your surgeon will advise you on scar management and on when you can have your ears pierced again should you wish to do so.
FAQs
All sizes of ear stretches can be repaired.
Topical numbing cream will be applied to your earlobes before local anaesthesia is injected into the lobe. Once numb, your ear will then be wiped down and sterile drapes will be placed around the ear. The technique of correcting a stretched earlobe will vary slightly deepening on the shape and size but generally a section of tissue will be removed and the open ends are then stitched back together with absorbable stitches and a bandage will be applied.
Earlobe repair surgery is permanent so unless you decide to stretch your earlobes or you wear certain earrings that may stretch the ear again – your earlobe surgery results should be unaffected.
Split Earlobe Repair Cost UKBilateral Earlobe reconstruction surgery prices start at £950 for a small procedure (split earlobe repair). Split earlobe repair on only one ear (unilateral) starts from £475.We also offer Tribal Earlobe / Stretched earlobe correction. Click here to find out more.We don’t follow a one-price-fits-all policy and prices are quoted on a case by case basis. You will be given an accurate quote for your requirements following your consultation.Consultations with our plastic surgeons are £100 at our London Harley Street Clinic. Consultations with our plastic surgeons are £50 at our Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton clinics.We offer consultations with our highly experienced Patient Coordinators which require a £25 refundable deposit to secure your place.Patient coordinators are able to offer you all the information you require prior to meeting a surgeon.Please note all consultations at our Harley Street clinic are with a surgeon.
The Private Clinic has clinics nationwide so we are sure to have an expert split earlobe repair surgeon located near to you.Our clinics are in; London – 98 Harley street, W1G7HZ Manchester – 25 St John Street, M3 4DT Birmingham – 88 Hagley Road, B16 8LU – West Midlands Leeds – 45 Park Square North, LS1 2NP – Yorkshire Buckinghamshire – Stokenchurch Medical Center Oxford Road, HP14 3SX – South East England Bristol – 92c Whiteladies Road, BS8 2QN – Clifton Northampton – 82 Billing Road, NN1 5DF – East MidlandsWe also have consulting rooms in Milton Keynes where you can have consultations with one of our patient advisors.To find out more about booking a consultation at a clinic near you, contact us here.
Things to Consider
Our advice on what to consider when deciding to have an earlobe repair procedure:
1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.
The Private Clinic has been in the cosmetic surgery industry for over 35 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.
2. When choosing a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and patient satisfaction rate are important factors to take into consideration.
At The Private Clinic, we only source the most experienced and specialised surgeons. Find out more about our plastic surgeons here.
3. Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one priority and feeling confident that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure
4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s reputation is.
Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound shape.
Why Choose The Private Clinic
- Expert Cosmetic surgeons
- Dedicated care with your expert surgeon and nursing team, and a 24 hour help line.
- We have state of the art hospital facilities.
Meet our Surgeons

Mr Dario Rochira
BS, MD
GMC Number : 6130664

Mr Michael Mouzakis
MD, MSc, Bachelor of Medicine
GMC Number: 7237640

Mr Mark Lloyd
BM, MRCS (Eng), MSc (Distinction), IM&T(Health), M.Phil, FRCS(Plast), ECFMG, Registered with Florida State Medical Board, USA (2013)
GMC Number: 4425050

Mr Philip Lim
BSc, MB ChB, AFRCS (Ed), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast)
GMC Number: 4219068
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