How to Repair Your Ear Lobe
- 1). Make an appointment with a plastic surgeon who specializes in ear lobe repair. Your surgeon will be able to tell if your lobe requires surgery. If only the bottom is torn, surgery is delayed until after the lobe has healed. If the tear starts from a small pierced hole it can be immediately repaired.
- 2). Have your ear lobe repaired. Repairing an ear lobe involves using local anesthesia and reopening the tear to sew the lobe back together. Typically, tissue is cut in a special pattern called a "Z-plasty" flap. Flaps are used to redistribute tissue and reshape the ear.
- 3). Use painkillers if necessary. Usually there is little or no pain after having your ear lobe repaired. If you do have any discomfort, use over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen to alleviate the pain.
- 4). Clean your wound. Gently wash your repaired ear lobe with antibacterial soap and water 3 times each day, then pat dry. Dab a thin layer of antibiotic ointment on the front and back of the wound each time you wash the lobe. Gently remove any drainage from the wound with cotton balls.
- 5). Have your stitches removed. Most doctors will have you return for a follow-up visit 7 to 14 days after your surgery. At that time your surgeon will also remove the stitches.
- 6). Massage the scar. Massage the scar with cocoa butter 10 minutes each day starting a few weeks after the stitches have been removed. The coca butter will help soften the scar.
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