Torn Earlobe
Whether caused by wearing heavy earrings over the years or because of trauma, this is an easy repair.
Restore your earlobe outline.
Earring holes start as tight, small holes, but over time may come to look more like an elongated slit. Torn or stretched earlobes can occur from heavy earrings, trauma, gauges, or accidental pulling. Sometimes the earlobe can be disfigured from a piercing that develops a large scar/keloid as well.
These changes may affect appearance, comfort, and the ability to wear earrings confidently.
Torn Earlobe FAQs
Torn earlobes happen for a variety of reasons, including:
- Heavy earrings
- Gauged piercings
- Accidental trauma
- Aging and skin thinning
- Chronic pulling on piercings
Yes. Most repairs provide long-lasting improvement.
Healing typically occurs over several weeks. Usually, you have stitches that stay in for one week, and then you must allow the skin to heal for a total of six weeks before re-piercing the earlobe. For some patients, filler can be used to rejuvenate the earlobe after the earlobe is completely healed.
Yes. Many stretched or gauged earlobes can be surgically repaired.
A small scar is expected but is usually minimal and fades over time.
Schedule a torn earlobe consultation at Steele
Steele Dermatology offers earlobe repair procedures in a comfortable office setting. Schedule a consultation to discuss your treatment options.
Request an appointment
Schedule online, call (770) 464-6000 or text us, and one of our specialists will assist you.
