What can I do to prevent splitting or stretching of my earlobe?
- Ensure proper piercing: very important if you have a young daughter or son who needs ear piercing. There is a technique called gunshot ear piercing which is painless. When done by a trained healthcare professional, who understands the earlobe structure better, can be an investment worth making. Smart Surgeons also offers this service at our clinic - checkout the package in our cost section.
- Wear small earrings made of hypoallergenic material: Avoid long term use of danglers, jhumkas, hoops and for regular use wear smaller ear rings. Ear rings should be made of hypoallergenic material like gold, platinum, sterling or fine silver. For children who may lose their earrings, you can choose earrings made of surgical steel which are much cheaper.
In case of trauma to the earlobe follow the below tips:
- Immediately clean the area with a mild soap solution made in clean water. Add 1 teaspoon of liquid soap in a mug of water and clean the area
- Apply pressure to the earlobe with your fingers to stop the bleeding
- Apply antiseptic cream after patting the area dry
- If the injury is big, then apply dressing to the earlobe
- If you are concerned that the lobe might have torn, show it to a doctor so that if non-surgical repair can be done, this would be the best time to do it
Minimal Downtime To Repair Ear Piercing Hole
Whether it is chunky earrings or trauma, sometimes a torn piercing hole may be painful and unsightly. Our ear piercing hole repair services are designed to fix the problem quickly so you can get back to your routine fast. Most patients experience minimal discomfort and begin wearing earrings again once the healing process is done.
Non-Surgical Solutions: Ear Hole Repair Without Surgery
While there are no proven non-surgical solutions, for those who prefer to avoid surgery, some types of holes can be repaired without surgery. This is sometimes thought of as involving highly advanced techniques in closing small tears or even stretched ear-piercing holes with minimal or no stitches and cuts. However, this might not be possible in every situation, hence our doctor will assess your condition during your consultation.
Ear hole repair without surgery may appear to offer the advantage of having less time in recovery and causing minimal discomfort to a patient, but a proper patient assessment is necessary. In case you do not know whether this procedure will suit you or not, our experts will guide you in making that decision.
Can a split earlobe due to trauma heal itself? Can I glue my earlobes myself?
Unfortunately torn or stretched earlobes cannot repair itself as we have explained in the overview section.
If you show to a doctor or contact Smart Surgeons immediately after the trauma, we can guide you on the next steps. Smart Surgeons can also tell you what could be the possible next steps with our free counseling.
Do not attempt to glue your earlobes at home, as it can increase risk of infection and permanent tissue damage.
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