49 Earlobe Repair Doctors in Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe Repair is a medical procedure that is used to repair the split or widen earlobes. This surgery restores the torn or damaged earlobes and improves its appearance. It helps in reducing the pain and swelling of the ear. Earlobe is the fleshy and lower part of the ear and consists of fat and skin. It can be split or torn due to heavy earrings or trauma. There are two types of Earlobe Repairs and they are:

1. Split earlobe repair surgery
2. Flesh tunnel repair surgery

What are the advantages of Earlobe Repair?

1. Repairs the damaged earlobe
2. Improves the appearance of the earlobes
3. Reduces the pain and swelling of the ear
4. Treats gauged earlobes
5. Fewer complications are involved

What are the indications of Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe Repair is indicated in the following conditions:

1. Earlobe deformity
2. Stretched earlobe
3. Split earlobes

What is the preparation for Earlobe Repair?

1. Should know all the benefits, risks, and complications associated with Earlobe Repair.
2. Discuss with the doctor about past, present medical and medication history.
3. Explain clearly to the surgeon about the changes that you are expecting.
4. The doctor may examine your ears for the presence of any active infections.
5. Take all the medications as instructed by the doctor.
6. The patient should sign a consent form before the surgery.
7. The surgeon might take pictures of the ears before the surgery to compare with the results.

What is the postprocedure care/recovery care for Earlobe Repair?

1. Should avoid sleeping on side of the repaired earlobe for at least a month.
2. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to avoid infection.
3. There may be pain at the site of operation.
4. Painkillers will be prescribed by the doctor to reduce the pain.
5. Make appointments with the doctor to check the healing process.
6. Should avoid wearing clothes that require pulling from the top. [T-shirts]

Who can perform Earlobe Repair [Right specialist type for Earlobe Repair]?

Earlobe Repair can be performed by:

1. Plastic Surgeon
2. ENT specialists
3. Dermatologic Surgeon

What is the cost of Earlobe Repair?

Cost of Earlobe Repair depends on factors such as:

1. Admission fee
2. Doctor fee
3. Age of the patient
4. The medical condition of the patient
5. Type of surgery planned to be performed
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for

The minimum cost in Bangalore starts from Rs.5,000

An average cost in Bangalore is approximately Rs.8,000

The maximum cost in Bangalore can rise up to Rs.15,000

Cost for Unilateral Earlobe Repair may be Rs. 8,000
Cost for Bilateral Earlobe Repair may be Rs.14,000

Is Earlobe Repair a major surgery or minor surgery?

Earlobe Repair is a minor surgery as it repairs the deformed earlobes.

What is the eligibility criteria for Earlobe Repair?

People who can undergo Earlobe Repair are: 

1. Individuals suffering from pain and swelling due to split earlobes.
2. People with stretched earlobes.
3. People who have deformed earlobes due to trauma or accident.

What is the ineligibility criteria for Earlobe Repair?

People who cannot undergo Earlobe Repair are those who are allergic to anesthesia.

What are the risks and complications associated with Earlobe Repair?

Risks and Complications associated with Earlobe Repair are:

1. Bleeding
2. Infection
3. Retraction of the earlobe skin
4. Pain and swelling
5. Scar after the surgery

How long does it take to complete Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe Repair may take almost 30-60 minutes to complete and sometimes it may take more than the usual time depending on the condition of the patient.

What is the recovery time?

Individuals who undergo Earlobe Repair may take 1-2 weeks to recover completely.

What is the success rate of Earlobe Repair?

The success rate of Earlobe Repair depends on the following factors:

1. Age of the patient
2. The medical condition of the patient
3. Type of surgery performed
4. Experience of the surgeon

However, the success rate of Earlobe Repair maybe 91% to 94%.

Is Earlobe Repair painful?

Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because you will be under anesthesia.

Is Earlobe Repair Permanent?

Earlobe Repair is a permanent procedure as it restores the deformed earlobe.

What are the long-term results of Earlobe Repair?

1. Improves the appearance of the earlobe
2. Earlobe skin retraction may occur

Can Earlobe Repair be detected in the future?

Earlobe Repair may be detected in the future due to the presence of scars around the earlobe and by comparing before and after surgery photos of the earlobes.

What are the options if Earlobe Repair fails?

If Earlobe Repair fails, then the doctor may recommend revision surgery.

What are the alternatives for Earlobe Repair?

Earlobe repair is the only option to treat the deformed earlobe.