There are no non-surgical treatment options. I have seen patients try to use scotch tape or crazy glue to hold the torn edges together, however this is not recommended due to secondary skin irritation from the adhesives.
Repair of an ear lobe is a minor procedure that is done under local anesthesia. It involves trimming away the skin that has healed within the split, and then suturing the two sides back together to give a symmetric and pleasing appearance. We would recommend a period of several months before re-piercing your ear.
If the hole is only slightly stretched out, a dermatologist, plastic surgeon or other cosmetics professional can inject hyaluronic acid, a temporary dermal filler, into the lobes. Henry compares the procedure to tightening a drawstring purse.
A torn earlobe may not heal on its own
An earlobe that has been torn or stretched will generally not go back to normal on its own. If there has been a tear in the earlobe, then some degree of healing will take place; however, it's unlikely that the healing process will produce a good cosmetic result.
Earlobe repair procedure:
After removing any extra or damaged skin or tissue, stitches will be applied to the earlobe. Dr. Zimbler will administer stitches in a way that prevents any irregularities forming while your earlobes heal and to minimize any potential scarring.
How long does earlobe repair recovery take to heal? Healing time for ear lobe repair is usually around 4-6 weeks.
There are different types of tissue in different parts of your ear, so how long it takes to heal depends on your body and the place you've pierced. Earlobes usually take 6-8 weeks. If you pierce the cartilage on the side of your ear, it can take 4 months to a year.
However, the two parts of the earlobe that have been separated will not fuse back together under normal circumstances. Therefore, if you want your earlobe to look completely normal again, you will require a minor cosmetic procedure.
To support your torn and weaker ear lobe area, use monster backs, plastic disc backs or Silicone Sliders, which provide support and take the weight of your earrings away from the bottom of your ear hole.
Basically, cartilage tissue has less blood circulation and therefore is slow to heal and regenerate itself.
If your piercing is in the process of closing, you may be able to reinsert the jewelry by stretching the hole in a warm shower, but you should never force it. You can try going to your piercer to get it re-pierced and ask them to attempt a re-insertion first as well; they're more likely to do so successfully.
Repair of torn earlobe is a frequently performed aesthetic surgical procedure [1]. Torn earlobes are clinically referred to as split earlobes or cleft earlobes [2]. The etiology of the condition may be trauma, heavy earrings or even metal allergy [3]. The incidence of the condition is about 1-2% [4].
To help speed up the healing process, Bubbers recommends wearing earrings made of implant-grade metal so your body will form a healed layer around the metal. You also should avoid going any longer than 24 hours without wearing earrings for the first six months of a new piercing to prevent the hole from closing.
Torn earlobes can be a common problem. Repair of the earlobe typically costs around $300 - $500. However, be sure to check with your insurer. This is a covered benefit in many cases, which means that you'd likely only pay your co-pay.
Cover the area with an adhesive bandage or gauze pad. Change the dressing often. Check the area each day and keep it clean and dry. Don't blow on the scrape (abrasion).
Yes, You Can Wear Earrings Again
Just because you have had earlobe repair, the procedure does not prevent you from having your earlobes re-pierced. In the majority of cases, patients are advised to wait until about six weeks after having this procedure done to re-pierce their ears.
Ear bleeding can occur as a result of infections, trauma and — in rare cases — ear cancer. In most instances, healthcare providers can treat common conditions that cause ear bleeding like infections or a ruptured eardrum. Bleeding from your ears is more serious if you've recently sustained a head injury.
Typically, ear lobe piercings take around 4-6 months, while upper or inner ear piercings take between 6-12+ months to fully heal. You'll know your ear is healed once any discharge, swelling, redness, flaking, or soreness stops.
Thankfully, it is possible to repair damaged earlobes, even if the damage is extensive and/or it occurred years ago. Earlobe repair surgery performed by an experienced, professional dermatologist can eliminate discomfort as well as any signs of damage.
The rate at which a piercing heals varies from person to person and can also depend on what type of piercing you get, but typically, a new earlobe piercing will heal in 6-12 weeks. Piercings further up the ear (especially those involving cartilage) can take several months.
Earring holes usually stay open for at least a day or two once a few months have passed after the original piercing. The holes often stay open for a few weeks or longer if they have been there for several years of earring use. It is unlikely that the holes have completely closed after only a few hours.