At Funk Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Etai Funk offers earlobe repair for torn or split earlobes. Ear piercings are common among both men and women, however, put earlobes at risk for tears. Tearing and stretching of the earlobes are based often on the size, style, and weight of an earring. Over time heavy or large earrings can contribute to the stretching of the earlobe opening. Large earrings that dangle are sometimes caught on clothing or grasped by a child. The result may be a partially or completely torn earlobe. Sometimes people also stretch their earlobes with gauges and eventually choose to close their piercing. Gauged earlobes are more difficult to correct as the earlobe has been significantly thinned and stretched.
Repair of a stretched or torn earlobe occurs in our Houston office using a local anesthetic. The procedure consists of freshening the edges of the split and placement of sutures to complete the repair of the earlobe. In most pierced ears, the pierced hole gradually enlarges over time. If it tears, the final tear is usually just through a tiny piece of tissue at the bottom of the lobe. In this case, immediate repair will not take care of the skin covered slot, so reconstruction is delayed until after the wound has healed and inflammation has diminished. However, if the tear starts from a tiny pierced hole, immediate repair is an option.
Depending on the deformity, reconstruction can take different forms. In all methods, the skin lining the slot is removed creating a raw edge to rebuild. These raw edges are then approximated using sutures or stitches. An earlobe reduction can be performed concomitantly with the repair of the torn earlobe.
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Sutures are removed 5-8 days after the repair procedure. A thin layer of antibiotic ointment is the only dressing applied in most cases. A little drainage from the wound is to be expected. Clip-on earrings can be worn one week after the procedure. The earlobe is then re-pierced approximately 6-12 weeks after the procedure if desired.
From someone who suffers from anxiety, the second I met with Dr. Funk his kind eyes reassures you all will be fine. I had been putting off reconstructive surgery for years as I just didn’t know if the procedure would warrant the pain and discomfort of recovery. I am so happy I sought out Dr. Funk and his professional and welcoming staff. Beyond happy with my results. Thank you Dr. Funk. - RealSelf.comExperiencing a torn earlobe can be painful and stressful, especially if your earlobe is injured suddenly by a pulled earring, but this condition is highly treatable.
Knowing how to care for your earlobe during an emergency can preserve both its form and function, while minimizing discomfort. With the right care, you’ll probably make a full recovery after experiencing earlobe trauma; in fact, many of our patients are able to wear earrings again after healing fully. We can also assist you if your earlobes have stretched or split due to gauging or long-time earring use.
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Sudden earlobe tears usually happen when a child or pet grabs an earring and pulls on it. More rarely, torn earlobes occur when dangling earrings get caught in hair or clothing. Regardless of what causes your earlobe to tear, you’ll need to act quickly to treat your injury: The earlobes naturally receive very little blood flow (they have poorer circulation than other extremities, like the hands and feet), so they need to be repaired promptly to prevent permanent tissue damage.
Immediately after your injury, place gauze over the wound and apply gentle pressure to slow the bleeding. (If you don’t have gauze on hand, try using a clean washcloth to control bleeding.) Don’t place ice directly on the wound; ice will restrict circulation to the area and potentially delay healing. The extreme cold can also worsen the pain you feel. Instead of grabbing ice cubes, use a cool compress to reduce inflammation. Then, as soon as you’ve covered your wound, head to the nearest emergency room to have the tear closed with sutures. Don’t leave it to nature to take care of it.
Sometimes, a small portion of tissue gets torn from the ear during a traumatic injury. If this happens to you, dampen a piece of gauze or cloth and carefully wrap up the severed piece of tissue. Place the wrapped piece of earlobe on a bed of ice cubes, then drive to the nearest hospital immediately. Be aware, however, that severed pieces of earlobe cannot always be successfully reattached (because of the poor blood flow to the area). In most cases, severely torn earlobes require the attention of a skilled plastic surgeon, who can surgically reconstruct the shape of your earlobe.
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Earlobe stretching is sometimes done intentionally (a practice called ear gauging), but it can also happen accidentally over time. Frequently wearing heavy, dangling earrings often causes earring holes to gradually enlarge, usually over the course of two to three decades. This happens due to the combined effects of gravity and collagen loss: The skin, cartilage, and connective tissues in your ears become weaker as collagen levels drop with age. As a result of this collagen loss, the earlobes can’t support the weight of heavy earrings anymore, and both the lobes and the holes in them elongate. If this stretching isn’t treated, the earlobes may split below the earring holes, making it impossible to wear earrings.
If you catch the signs of earlobe stretching early, you may be able to treat this condition at home. Though your earlobes won’t heal without medical intervention, you can prevent further stretching by avoiding the use of heavy earrings. You can also buy “earlobe support patches. They are on Amazon! These attach to the earlobes with adhesive, where they provide firm support for earrings. Support patches don’t typically work on gauged ears, however.
If your earlobes are severely stretched or split, you’ll need to seek medical care if you want to restore their form and function. Though stretched or split earlobes that result from earring use (not injury) aren’t considered an emergency, they still require the attention of an experienced plastic surgeon. Without surgical intervention, your stretched earlobes won’t be able to support earrings anymore, and they’ll retain a saggy look that ages your face. If you’ve gauged your ears in the past, your earlobes may look particularly wrinkled, distorted, and unsightly when you remove your plugs. Because earlobe repair surgery is quick, affordable, and generally painless, most people prefer to have their stretched earlobes fixed in our clinic, rather than having to live with them. We are here to help!
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Whether your earlobes have been damaged by sudden trauma, natural aging, or gauging, earlobe repair surgery can restore their original shape. This operation doesn’t require sedation (it can be performed with just local anesthetic), and it can usually be completed in under an hour, so you shouldn’t let fear of having surgery dissuade you from fixing your earlobes. This type of procedure is only minimally invasive, and our doctors will completely numb your earlobes to ensure your comfort during repair. You’ll also be able to go home right after your operation and resume light activities, before returning to work the following day.
To perform earlobe repair surgery, our doctors make an incision in each earlobe, then they remove any damaged tissue that is present. (This step generally entails removing the tissue around each earring hole.) Then, the patient’s incisions are closed with sutures, which are typically removed after one to two weeks. Removing damaged tissue makes elongated earlobes smaller and allows healthy earlobe tissue to heal together, which closes previously gaping or split earring holes.
Recovering from earlobe surgery is typically very easy: You’ll notice some redness and swelling for a few days, then your earlobes will return to normal. Still, it’s important to understand that while your earlobes may look better after a week, deeper tissue healing takes a long time. Caring for your ears correctly while they heal is absolutely essential if you want to prevent future stretching.
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After you have earlobe surgery, keep your ears protected from sun exposure when you go outside (no matter what the weather is like). Ultraviolet radiation slows healing, damages collagen in the skin, and contributes to the development of thick, dark scar tissue, so avoiding it is imperative to good results. Don’t scratch, tug, or pick at your earlobe incisions, either.
Though most people can wear earrings after having their earlobes repaired, you’ll need to wait at least two months before having your ears pierced again. Wearing earrings too early during recovery will damage your earlobes; you may also experience pain and significant irritation if you pierce your ears prematurely. Before you attempt to wear earrings again, see our doctors for a follow-up examination – they can tell you whether or not you’re ready to take this step.
To maintain the results of your earlobe repair procedure, we recommend only wearing heavy or dangling earrings on rare occasions. When you do wear these kinds of earrings, apply support tape to your earlobes to help offset their weight.
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