EARLOBE SURGERY
Small fix. Big difference.
“Earlobe repair is often underestimated. For many women, it’s about wearing earrings again, but emotionally, it’s about reclaiming the elegance of femininity they thought they’d lost.”
What is Earlobe Surgery?
Earlobe repair surgery is a simple surgical fixation for stretched, torn, or enlarged earlobes. This surgery is done under local anaesthesia and takes about one hour to complete. This will be done in our office and there is no need for hospital admission.
Earlobes are typically the last thing we think about aesthetically — until they are a problem. Years of heavy earrings, sudden trauma, or the effects of ageing can make earlobes appear asymmetric, stretched, torn, or deflated. Earlobe surgery is a routine, walk-in/walk-out procedure that restores the shape and firmness of your earlobes. Whether you have stretched holes, floppy lobes, or simply want more proportioned lobes, At Esmee, our Mumbai Cosmetic surgeon Dr Parag Mahadik has unique repair strategies that allow you to achieve understated, yet meaningful, results.
There are two main types of repair:
1. Earlobe Reduction: You have large or sagging earlobes that may have happened because of age or
significant weight loss. This is generally done by removing excess skin and reshaping the lobe with precise
suturing.
2. Excision and Repair: You have elongated ear holes that may be from trauma or heavy earrings. This is
performed by excising the ear hole and then suturing both sides of the lobe together to restore a natural
contour.
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BENEFITS OF A EARLOBE SURGERY
It may seem like a subtle update, but for many, rebuilding the aesthetics of earlobes is about emotional
recovery. You will feel a bit more polished, more symmetrical, more confident when wearing earrings again-or
just knowing your ears no longer have a distracting deformity.
- Reconstruct the lifted shape and strength with a fresh youthful look of your ear lobes.
- Repair either stretched or split piercings.
- Reshape the elongated or sagging lobes.
- Resymmetrise both ears Improve the ability to wear earrings.
- Reduce the self-consciousness of a visible deformity.
- Quick healing time and through minimal downtime
YOUR EARLOBE SURGERY PROCEDURE
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia in a clinical setting. You’ll be asked to arrive around
30 minutes early, and any blood thinners should be stopped 10 days prior.
Our skilled Dr. Parag Mahadik will numb the earlobe using a very fine needle, making the
process virtually painless.
Once you're comfortably settled, Dr. Parag Mahadik will begin by gently numbing the area using a very fine
needle. Most patients describe the sensation as minimal, with little to no discomfort during the process.
The actual surgical time is short — generally around 30 to 45 minutes per earlobe, depending on the type and
extent of the repair.
RECOVERY AND SIDE EFFECTS
- Day 1: Rest with minimal activity. Go home one hour after procedure.
- Day 2: Return to desk work or light activity. Skin-coloured steri-strips can be used to hide the sutures.
- Day 7: Sutures are removed.
- Week 4: You may wear earrings again (if hole was surgically repaired).
- 3–6 Months: Scars continue to fade and become nearly invisible
Scarring is minimal. For most patients, the scar blends naturally into the skin and becomes difficult
to see by 6–12 months.

RESULTS OF EARLOBE SURGERY PROCEDURE
While earlobe repair could be viewed as a relatively simple operation, the change can feel like a transformation. Most patients say that they feel more put-together, confident, and less self-conscious after repairing their damaged or asymmetrical lobes. Whether it's the choice to wear earrings again or the peace of mind that comes from knowing the ears match one's features, the end result is often a discreet sense of confidence that lasts.
Earlobe repair, while often considered a minor surgical procedure, can create a profound and lasting impact on one’s overall appearance and self-esteem. At Esmée, we understand that even the smallest enhancements can carry deep emotional significance. Whether the damage is the result of years of heavy earrings, accidental tears, or stretched piercings, restoring the earlobe can feel like reclaiming a part of oneself.
Many of our patients express how transformative the experience is—not just physically, but emotionally. After undergoing repair, they often feel more confident, balanced, and proud of their appearance. For some, it’s the simple joy of being able to wear their favorite pair of earrings again without hesitation. For others, it’s the comfort of symmetry and the peace of mind that their features now feel more harmonious.
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