Body treatment
Earlobe Repair in Chelsea, London
Earlobes tear or stretch from heavy earrings, from stretching discs, or from an accident. Repair restores the shape.
Treatment information from
Dr Sultan Hussein, MRCS, member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- From
- £650
- In the chair
- 30-60minutes
- Recovery
- 14days
- Anaesthetic
- Localminimal discomfort
- Treated by Dr Sultan
- He carries out every procedure himself.
- 8 Hollywood Road
- One consulting room in Chelsea, London SW10.
- Consultation £150
- A full assessment and a written plan before anything is booked.
What earlobe repair does
Repair may be precise minor surgery, filler to restore lost volume, or laser to refine the skin. Often it is a combination.
earlobe repair before and after
These cases are already published by Dr Sultan. Results vary.
Is earlobe repair right for you?
A small operation with real stitches. Straightforward, done in the chair, and you go home the same day.
It usually suits
- A stretched or split piercing
- A torn earlobe
- You want to be re-pierced afterwards, which is usually possible after six to eight weeks
- You can come back to have sutures removed
It is the wrong treatment if
- Active infection or skin disease in the area
- A history of keloid scarring, which needs discussing first
- Poor wound healing or an uncontrolled condition such as diabetes
- You cannot follow the aftercare
What to expect
- 01Before you arrive
- Arrive with clean skin, no make-up, no creams and no jewellery. Avoid blood thinners for a few days beforehand if he has advised it.
- 02The consultation
- He examines the earlobes, goes through what you want and plans the repair.
- 03Numbing
- Local anaesthetic injections numb the ear.
- 04The repair
- Damaged or excess tissue is removed and the lobe rebuilt to a natural contour. About 45 minutes per ear.
- 05Closing it
- Closed with very fine sutures.
- 06Going home
- Same day. Sutures come out in the clinic at five to seven days.
- Keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours.
- No strenuous activity for a few days.
- Come back for suture removal at five to seven days.
- Do not re-pierce until he says so, usually six to eight weeks.
- Take paracetamol for discomfort. Not ibuprofen, and not other anti-inflammatories.
- Tell him straight away if it becomes hot, red or more painful rather than less.
A summary. Dr Sultan emails a full written aftercare sheet after your procedure.
- Same day
- Home within the hour. Minimal discomfort once the anaesthetic is in.
- 24 to 48 hours
- Keep it clean and dry.
- 5 to 7 days
- Sutures out, in the clinic.
- 14 days
- Healed enough to stop thinking about it.
- 6 to 8 weeks
- Re-piercing is usually possible.
What earlobe repair is used for
- Torn or stretched earlobes
- A split or stretched piercing is a small operation with real stitches. Straightforward, done in the chair, home the same day.
Treatments that work with earlobe repair
- keloid scar treatment
- If a piercing has left a keloid rather than a split.
- scar revision
- For scarring elsewhere on the body.
- mole removal
- The other minor surgery he does under local anaesthetic.
Please read This page describes earlobe repair in general terms. It is not medical advice and it is not a diagnosis. Whether earlobe repair is right for you can only be decided by Dr Sultan after he has examined you. Every procedure carries risks, and he goes through the ones relevant to you at your consultation. If you are unwell, or you are under the care of another doctor, tell him before you book.
Common questions
Can I have my ears re-pierced afterwards?
Yes, once the repair has fully healed. Dr Sultan will tell you when.
Is earlobe repair done under general anaesthetic?
No. It is done under local anaesthetic.
How much is a consultation?
A consultation is £150. It covers a full assessment and a written treatment plan.
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Your first visit
Three steps
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Consultation, £150
He assesses you and writes a plan. Book it even if you are undecided.
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Your price
Guide fees are published. The exact fee comes after he has seen you.
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Treatment
About an hour, awake, under local anaesthetic.
8 Hollywood Road
Chelsea, London
- +44 7503 126644
- Telephone
- 07456 935887
- info@drsultan.co.uk