Torn · stretched · split lobes
Repair an elongated piercing or torn earlobe with a discreet, structurally sound closure.
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Dagan MD · Interactive procedure monograph
Each chapter pairs the clinical story with a changing visual essay—original anatomical studies where precision helps and public-domain Renaissance masterworks where art says it better.
Repair an elongated piercing or torn earlobe with a discreet, structurally sound closure. Earlobe repair removes healed edges and reconstructs the lobe to restore continuity. Partial tears, complete splits and enlarged piercing tracts require slightly different designs. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
A split or stretched lobe requires removal of healed skin edges and reconstruction of enough structural tissue to resist recurrent pulling. Earlobe repair removes healed edges and reconstructs the lobe to restore continuity. Partial tears, complete splits and enlarged piercing tracts require slightly different designs. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Partial-tear repair. Complete split-lobe reconstruction. Elongated tract excision. Staged re-piercing after adequate healing Earlobe repair removes healed edges and reconstructs the lobe to restore continuity. Partial tears, complete splits and enlarged piercing tracts require slightly different designs. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
The repair is protected from tension and heavy earrings. Sutures are removed or dissolve according to the technique. Bleeding, infection, fluid collection and delayed healing. Temporary or lasting numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularity or an unfavorable scar. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Educational information only. These summaries cannot determine candidacy, diagnose a condition or replace an individual medical evaluation.
Portrait · purpose · possibility
The opening portrait keeps the discussion grounded in the feature, proportion or concern this service is designed to evaluate.
Overview
Earlobe repair removes healed edges and reconstructs the lobe to restore continuity. Partial tears, complete splits and enlarged piercing tracts require slightly different designs.
Dagan MD · Procedure monograph
Repair an elongated piercing or torn earlobe with a discreet, structurally sound closure.
Tal Dagan, MD, FACS · 420 Madison Avenue, Suites 503–505 · New York, NY 10017 · (212) 585-3242 · myfacesurgeon.com
Overview
Earlobe repair removes healed edges and reconstructs the lobe to restore continuity. Partial tears, complete splits and enlarged piercing tracts require slightly different designs.
Prepare
A well-planned procedure begins before treatment day.
Procedure
A split or stretched lobe requires removal of healed skin edges and reconstruction of enough structural tissue to resist recurrent pulling.
Techniques
Technique is selected only after examination, goals and safety considerations are aligned.
Recovery
The early view is never the final result. Follow-up allows swelling, sensation, scars and contour to be assessed over time.
Risks + alternatives
Every procedure has limitations and alternatives. Consultation should make both clear.
Questions
Start with the indication: the precise anatomical or functional finding the procedure is intended to treat—and why that approach fits better than the alternatives.
Earlobe repair is indicated by a partial tear, complete split, elongated piercing tract or stretched opening that no longer supports an earring safely. The defect should be clearly defined and the surrounding tissue healthy enough to hold a repair. If the lobe is intact but simply large, reduction—not tear repair—addresses the actual concern; active inflammation or infection should be treated first.
The indication above defines the anatomical problem the procedure can address. It cannot promise symmetry, stop aging or correct concerns that arise from a different tissue layer.
Timing varies by procedure and healing; early swelling, firmness or asymmetry should not be mistaken for the final contour.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. Consultation is required for individualized recommendations. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
Educational information only. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
Madison Avenue · New York City
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