Split Earhole Correction

Earlobes can be split by earrings. The most common way, is to catch the earring on something. This then tears through the ear lobe.

When the earlobe heals, it is left in two parts.

The procedure takes about half an hour under local anaesthetic (patient awake).

Patient 1

Split earlobe repaired and new piercing hole made for earring

Before
Before
After
After

Graham's Qualifications/

BSc (hons)/ MBChB/ FRCS/ FRCS(PLAST)