A minor surgical procedure to address stretched, saggy, or torn earlobes
Earlobe repair surgery (lobuloplasty) may be considered if your earlobes have become stretched or torn. This cosmetic procedure aims to restore the anatomical structure of the earlobe.
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10+ years experiece
Referral needed
Offer re-piercing with your aftercare
Earlobes may change in appearance or become damaged over time due to:
Earlobe reduction or repair is conducted under local anaesthetic at our Sunbury skin clinic. The anaesthetic ensures the area is numb throughout the procedure.
This form of minor skin surgery is typically well-tolerated and completed in a single session.
The surgical process involves:
Our goal is to maintain symmetry and proportion where possible.
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The procedure is performed by
Consultant dermatologist and co-director of Complete Skin Specialists
Consultant dermatologist and co-director of Complete Skin Specialists
Specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Each of our practitioners is highly experienced in procedural dermatology and skin surgery.
Please select the ‘Cosmetic & Laser Appointments’ tab when making an appointment.
Many patients would like to continue wearing earrings, so we offer re-piercing as part of your aftercare.
You need to wait 3 months after your earlobe repair surgery to allow the tissue to fully heal. At that point, please contact us to book your re-piercing. Medical-grade earrings are required for the re-piercing process, which you will need to purchase prior.
All patients require a referral from a GP and must attend a pre-procedure consultation. This enables our doctors to determine if the surgery is right for you and gives you a chance to ask questions and decide if you wish to proceed.
Informed financial consent is important. Treatment pricing can vary depending on individual needs. You will receive a quote before you decide whether to go ahead with the surgery.
Begin your treatment journey today. Please call us on (03) 9740 2409 (select option 2) or email cosmetic@completeskinspecialists.com.au.
Please note, we request photos of the earlobes as part of the triaging process for this procedure, this ensures we book you with the correct practitioner and provide you with an accurate guide to cost. You are welcome to attach them, if you feel comfortable to do so, within your initial enquiry to help fast-track the process.
Please select the ‘Cosmetic & Laser Appointments’ tab when making an appointment.
Yes, earlobe repair is usually considered cosmetic surgery. There is no Medicare item number for this procedure. It may be performed by doctors experienced in cosmetic and procedural dermatology, or by plastic surgeons.
Most patients can resume usual activities shortly after the procedure. Sutures are typically removed after 7–10 days, and full tissue healing is expected by 12 weeks.
Yes. Re-piercing is offered as part of your aftercare once healing is complete, typically at the three-month mark. We will talk to you about this during your consultation to discuss this procedure.
Cost is dependent on the complexity of the repair and will be provided after your initial consultation. A GP referral is required before proceeding.
