Heavy earrings, accidental pulls, and gauges can tear or stretch the earlobe. The result is a long slit, a complete split, or a widened hole that will not hold earrings. At Muthu Skin, Hair and Laser Clinic, our dermatology surgical team offers quick, precise earlobe repair with fine cosmetic suturing and a plan for safe re piercing.
Partially torn earlobe with a long slit
Completely split earlobe that has two edges
Stretched or gauged earlobe hole
Recurrent tearing near an old piercing
Earlobe scars or keloid tendency that need careful planning
Dermatologist surgeon with sterile, clinic based procedure
Local anaesthesia and fine layered closure for a neat contour
Techniques tailored to the problem, for example wedge excision, Z plasty, or purse string for gauges
Scar care protocol and keloid prevention when needed
Clear timeline for re piercing and safe earring choices
Small risk of infection or bruise
Scar thickening or keloid in those with a strong tendency
Slight shape asymmetry in complex or old tears
We plan prevention and early treatment for any of the above
A minor procedure that closes a torn, split, or stretched earlobe using fine sutures to restore a natural contour.
About 20 to 40 minutes per lobe under local anaesthesia. You can go home the same day.
No. We numb the area. You may feel pressure, not pain. Post procedure discomfort is mild and short lived.
Usually in 10 to 14 days. We will confirm based on your healing.
After full healing, usually 6 to 8 weeks. Use light studs and avoid heavy earrings for several more weeks.
A fine line fades with time. We guide silicone gel, scar massage, and pressure earrings if required.
We use keloid prevention steps. These include pressure earrings and targeted steroid care when indicated.
Yes if needed. We plan symmetric placement and aftercare for both sides.
Yes with age appropriate care. We discuss comfort, aftercare, and safe earring choices.
Use light earrings, avoid sleeping with earrings, and choose wider backs that distribute weight. Re pierce slightly away from the scar.
Yes. We serve Mogappair West, Mogappair East, Nolambur, Ayanambakkam, and Anna Nagar with same day and next day slots.
Cost depends on one or both lobes, complexity, and keloid care. You will receive an exact estimate after examination.
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