Overview

A common problem with females wherein the ear lobule / wide hole sometimes breaks open and needs to be repaired because of cosmetic reason and fear of losing a costly ear bud.

Procedure

Margin of broken lobule is refashioned and sutured in layers. This procedure may or may not use stitches. Tissue glue can also be used.

Duration

30 minutes

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia

Stay

No hospitalization

Risks

Infection

Recovery

One week

Return to work

Next day