Torn earlobe repair in London
Safe Correction of Overstretched or Torn Earlobes
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Treatment at a glance
Key details you may want to know before booking.
Treatment time
Around 60-90 minutes
ANAESTHETIC
Local anaesthetic
DOWNTIME
Stitches in place for around 7 days. Mild swelling or tenderness
RESULTS TIMELINE
Permanent
SUITABLE FOR
Split, torn, or stretched earlobes
Price
Starting from £650
Torn earlobe repair is a minor surgical procedure used to restore the shape of the earlobe after it has split or stretched. It can help close a complete tear or improve a widened piercing that no longer sits neatly.
People usually seek treatment when the earlobe has gradually stretched or suddenly torn. We assess the area carefully and plan a repair that heals neatly and sits naturally once recovered.
What is torn earlobe repair?
Torn earlobe repair is a minor surgical procedure that closes and reshapes the earlobe using fine stitches. We remove the damaged edges of the skin before carefully bringing the tissue back together.
The aim is to restore a natural contour rather than simply closing the tear. Once healed, the earlobe usually looks more even and can often be re-pierced if appropriate.
Who is suitable?
This procedure may suit you if your earlobe has split completely or if a piercing has stretched over time. Some people also choose repair when the hole sits too low or no longer holds earrings comfortably.
Suitability depends on the condition of the tissue and how the earlobe has healed so far. We confirm this during consultation after examining the area closely.
Benefits of treatment
This is a straightforward procedure that focuses on repairing the earlobe in a controlled and careful way. The aim is a neat result that looks in keeping with the natural shape of the ear.
- Close a split or torn earlobe
- Improve the shape where a piercing has stretched
- Create a more even, balanced appearance
- Allow for re-piercing once healing is complete
- Keep scarring as discreet as possible
The treatment process
Consultation
Your consultation begins with a close assessment of the earlobe and how the tissue has healed. We also review your medical history and talk through what you would like to achieve.
We explain how the repair is carried out and what the recovery involves. If the procedure is not appropriate, we will advise you honestly.
The procedure
We numb the earlobe using local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable. The edges of the tear are carefully prepared before the skin is stitched back together in a controlled way.
The procedure usually takes under an hour. We place fine sutures to support neat healing and a natural contour.
Aftercare
You can return home shortly after treatment. We provide clear instructions on how to care for the area while it heals.
Stitches are usually removed after around one week. Follow-up allows us to check healing and answer any questions.
Recovery and downtime
Mild swelling, redness, or tenderness is common in the first few days. These effects tend to settle gradually as the area heals.
Most people return to normal routine straight away, although care is needed to avoid pressure on the earlobe. We advise waiting before wearing earrings until healing is complete.
Results and longevity
The earlobe appears closed once the stitches are removed, although the area continues to settle over the following weeks. The final result becomes clearer as the tissue softens and the scar matures.
Results are long-lasting once healed. If you choose to re-pierce the ear, we advise waiting until the tissue has fully recovered.
Cost of torn earlobe repair in London
The cost of torn earlobe repair depends on the extent of the tear and how the earlobe has healed. In some cases the repair is straightforward, while others require a more careful approach to restore shape.
Because each case is slightly different, we confirm pricing after consultation. You will be given a clear outline of the cost before making any decision.
Risks and considerations
As with any minor surgical procedure, there are potential risks. These include swelling, bruising, infection, or delayed healing.
Light scarring is expected but usually settles well over time. We discuss all risks clearly during consultation so you can make an informed decision.
Your practitioner
Torn earlobe repair at Bodyvie is performed by Dr Vadim Corjos, a GMC-registered doctor (GMC 7822977) with extensive experience in aesthetic and minor surgical procedures.
Dr Corjos takes a careful and considered approach to all procedures carried out at the clinic. Each treatment begins with a detailed consultation to assess the area, review your medical history and discuss whether repair is appropriate.
This consultation ensures that the procedure is suitable and that you have a clear understanding of the treatment, recovery and potential risks before proceeding.
More information about Dr Corjos and his background can be found on the Bodyvie team page.
Why choose Bodyvie
With over 27 years of experience, Bodyvie provides doctor-led treatments within a regulated clinical setting in Richmond, London. Each procedure is carried out with a focus on safety, careful technique, and natural healing.
Your consultation forms the basis of your treatment plan. We take time to assess your concerns properly and advise you honestly, including when treatment may not be appropriate.
- Doctor-led procedures
- CQC registered clinic
- Individual treatment planning
- Careful, measured approach
- Ongoing aftercare and support
You can expect clear guidance and a considered approach throughout. The aim is a result that looks natural and sits comfortably with you.
Book your consultation
If you are considering torn earlobe repair, the first step is a consultation.
Your surgeon
Torn earlobe repair at Bodyvie is carried out by Dr Vadim Corjos, GMC 7822977, a cosmetic surgeon with fifteen years of surgical practice across general, trauma and reconstructive surgery. Earlobe repair is reconstructive work on a visible, curved, mobile structure, and reconstructive experience is exactly what it calls for.
Dr Corjos treats at both Bodyvie clinics, Richmond at 133-135 Kew Road and Belgravia at 11A West Halkin Street, and the price is the same at either. A full profile is on the Dr Vadim Corjos page.
Why a torn lobe cannot simply be stitched
A lobe that has split, whether suddenly through a caught earring or gradually through years of heavy ones, heals with skin along both edges of the split. Those edges will not knit together if they are just pushed back and sutured. The repair has to excise the healed margins first, creating a fresh surgical wound that can heal as one.
The second problem is the notch. A straight-line closure across the free edge of the lobe tends to contract and leave a small V. The repair is planned to break that line so the lower border stays smooth.
What the procedure involves
The lobe is numbed with a few tiny injections of local anaesthetic. The injections sting briefly, like a small scratch, and that is the part most patients feel. The epithelialised edges of the split or the stretched tunnel are excised, the lobe is reconstructed in layers and closed with fine sutures on both the front and back surfaces. Sutures stay in for around seven days.
Stretched or gauged lobes are a bigger reconstruction than a clean split, because there is a ring of tissue to remove and a lobe to rebuild rather than a line to close.
What happens on the day
- Examination of both lobes and discussion of where you would like any future piercing to sit
- The lobe is cleaned and numbed with a few tiny injections of local anaesthetic. The injections sting briefly, like a small scratch, and that is the part most patients feel. After that you should not feel the repair itself
- The repair is carried out, typically 60 to 90 minutes for the appointment
- Sutures are removed at around seven days. Expect mild swelling or tenderness in the meantime
When we will not proceed on the day
We will delay or decline, and explain why, where:
- The lobe is currently infected or inflamed. It needs to settle first, or the repair breaks down
- There is a keloid on the lobe, which changes the plan and the risk discussion entirely
- The tear is very recent and still healing, where waiting gives a better result
- You are under 18
Re-piercing afterwards
The lobe needs to heal fully before it is pierced again, usually around six to eight weeks. The new piercing should be placed away from the repair line, and we will tell you where. Going back to heavy earrings in a repaired lobe is the most common reason a lobe tears twice.
- One named doctor, Dr Vadim Corjos, GMC 7822977, who assesses you and performs the repair himself
- A closure planned to avoid the notch that a straight-line repair leaves
- Stretched and gauged lobes reconstructed, not just closed
- Two London clinics, Richmond and Belgravia, at the same price
- A CQC-regulated clinical environment, not a salon setting
- A consultation fee of £50, redeemable in full against treatment
Cost
Torn earlobe repair starts at £650. All new doctor consultations are £50 and are redeemable in full against the cost of treatment. Whether one or both lobes are involved, and the nature of the repair, is confirmed in writing at consultation before anything is booked. The price is identical at Richmond and Belgravia.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The cost of torn earlobe repair depends on how the earlobe has split and the type of repair required. Some cases are straightforward, while others need a more careful approach to restore shape.
Most people return to normal activity the same day. Stitches are usually removed after one week, with gradual healing over several weeks.
A small scar is expected, but it usually softens and becomes less noticeable over time.
Yes, in many cases. We advise waiting until the earlobe has fully healed before re-piercing.
The lobe is numbed first with a few tiny injections of local anaesthetic. The injections sting briefly, like a small scratch, and for most patients that is the only part they feel. Once the anaesthetic has worked you should not feel the repair itself, only pressure. Afterwards the lobe is usually mildly sore or tender for a few days, and ordinary painkillers are enough.
Suitability depends on the condition of the earlobe and how it has healed. We assess this during consultation.
£650 is the starting price. Whether that covers one lobe or both, and what a stretched or gauged lobe repair costs, is confirmed in writing at your consultation before anything is booked. Nothing is added afterwards.
Yes. A stretched lobe needs the edges of the tunnel excised and the lobe reconstructed rather than simply stitched, which is a more involved repair than a clean split. It is assessed and quoted at consultation.
Richmond, at 133-135 Kew Road, or Belgravia, at 11A West Halkin Street. Dr Vadim Corjos treats at both and the price is identical.
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