If you have stretched earlobes from gauges, heavy earrings, or intentional stretching, we offer safe and effective earlobe reconstruction to restore a natural shape and contour. Our specialist surgeons carry out a detailed assessment, discuss the most suitable repair options for your needs, and perform the procedure with precision and personalised care to achieve smooth, symmetrical results.
We provide rapid access to consultations and treatment, avoiding long NHS waits. Most cases can be assessed and scheduled promptly, ensuring timely, tailored care for your earlobes.
Our procedures are carefully designed to be minimally invasive, reducing discomfort, scarring, and recovery time while delivering precise, long-lasting results.
You receive clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs. No GP referral is needed, making it simple and convenient to book your assessment and treatment.
Comprehensive, doctor-led assessment of damaged earlobes to determine the safest and most effective repair approach.
Upload clear photos of your earlobes securely using our online form. A specialist will review your images within 24 hours and advise if an in-clinic consultation is needed. This confidential service saves you time and provides reassurance before your visit.
If an in-person assessment is required, you’ll be invited to Aventus Clinic for a detailed evaluation. Our specialist surgeons will examine the earlobe damage, discuss the most suitable reconstruction options, and explain the procedure, expected outcomes, and any potential risks.
After your reconstruction, you’ll receive personalised aftercare instructions to support healing and maintain the best results. Our team will provide ongoing guidance and answer any questions, helping you restore natural-looking, symmetrical earlobes safely and confidently.
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Earlobe reduction is recommended when earlobes have become significantly stretched or enlarged and a more natural shape is desired. This procedure is commonly sought for cosmetic reasons, to restore symmetry, or to allow for future piercings. Our specialist surgeons carefully assess each case and advise on the safest and most effective surgical approach tailored to your needs.
A stretched earlobe occurs when the soft tissue of the earlobe becomes elongated or thinned, often due to heavy earrings, gauges, or accidental trauma. This can change the natural shape of the earlobe, make wearing earrings difficult, and affect overall ear symmetry.
The surgeon uses local anaesthetic to numb the ear. Damaged tissue or scar tissue is removed, the edges are carefully aligned, and fine sutures are used to reconstruct the lobe. The procedure is a minor outpatient operation and typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes per ear.
Discomfort during the surgery is minimal because of the local anaesthetic. Mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising may occur for a few days after the procedure and can be managed with standard pain relief.
No. Earlobe reconstruction is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, so patients can return home the same day.
Initial healing generally takes 1–2 weeks, during which sutures are removed. Complete healing, including scar maturation and tissue strength, may take several weeks to a few months.
Keep the area clean and dry, avoid trauma or pressure, follow instructions on wound care and suture removal, and attend follow-up appointments. Avoid earrings until the tissue is fully healed.
Ideal Candidate
At Aventus Clinic, our surgeons carefully assess each patient to determine suitability for stretched earlobe reconstruction. Ideal candidates are in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and have earlobes that are stretched due to gauges, heavy earrings, or minor trauma.
Earlobes with slight stretching can often be repaired using minimally invasive techniques, restoring a natural shape and symmetry with minimal scarring.
For earlobes that are more noticeably stretched or uneven, reconstruction can recreate a fuller, balanced appearance while preserving tissue integrity.
Severely stretched or thinned earlobes require more extensive surgical repair. Our specialists design a personalised reconstruction plan to restore a natural look and allow for future piercings if desired.
If your earlobes have been stretched by gauges, heavy earrings, or prolonged wear, our specialist surgeons offer safe and precise earlobe reduction and reconstruction to restore a natural shape and proportion. With fast access to treatment and personalised surgical planning, we help you achieve earlobes that look balanced, refined, and harmonious with your features.
Book your free consultation today at our London or Hertfordshire clinic, where our medical team will assess your earlobes, explain the most suitable reduction options, and guide you toward a confident, natural-looking result.
The surgeon uses local anaesthetic to numb the ear. Damaged tissue or scar tissue is removed, the edges are carefully aligned, and fine sutures are used to reconstruct the lobe. The procedure typically takes 30 to 60 minutes per ear and is done on an outpatient basis.
Most surgeons advise waiting 3–6 months before re-piercing or wearing earrings to allow the earlobe to fully heal and strengthen.
Risks include infection, bleeding, swelling, minor asymmetry, temporary changes in sensation, scarring, or rare repair failure. Choosing an experienced surgeon and following aftercare instructions minimises these risks.
Yes. Both earlobes can be treated in a single session depending on the condition and surgeon’s assessment.
Most repairs take around 30 to 60 minutes per ear, depending on the extent of damage and whether one or both earlobes are being treated.
It is possible to re-pierce after full healing, but deliberate stretching with heavy earrings or gauges is not recommended as it can compromise the repaired tissue.
Patients should avoid blood-thinning medications if safe to do so, keep the area clean, and follow any preoperative instructions provided by the surgeon. Smoking should be minimised to promote healing.
