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Earlobe correction
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shirin Milani / Dr. Veith Moser — Specialists in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Austrian Medical Chamber)Last updated: 26.03.2026
If it was a stormy night or you just weren't paying attention: Ear holes that have been torn, enlarged or expanded for flesh tunnels can be repaired with a small outpatient correction can be reduced in size or closed.
OHRLÄPPCHENENKORREKTUR AUF EINEN BLICK
Hospital stay: outpatient
Sport: after 2 weeks
No earrings for at least 3 months!
Operation duration: 30 minutes
Anesthesia: outpatient under local anesthesia
Before Surgery
- On the day of the earlobe correction, loose, comfortable clothes should be worn and skin cream should be avoided.
- For a period of around 14 days before the operation, you should avoid medication containing acetylsalicylic acid. ure (e.g. aspirin, ASS, etc.) should be avoided as these impair blood clotting.
After Surgery
- Stringing: after 10-12 days
- No earrings for at least 3 months
Surgery Highlights
The procedure is carried out on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. The earlobe is cut out and neatly sewn back together after the correction.
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