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Medically reviewed by Mr Mark Lloyd, BM, MRCS (Eng), MSc, IM&T(Health), M.Phil, FRCS(Plast), ECFMG. GMC Number , Consultant Plastic & Surgeon for The Private Clinic.
Last 28th 2023

Tribal Earlobe Repair

Tribal earlobe that are stretched to more than 10mm are to fully contract back to their original size.  The altered shape of the then becomes to hide and can negatively impact your appearance, social life or career.

Tribal or stretched earlobe repair is a quick and that the appearance of overstretched ear lobes as a result of tribal ear piercing.

It is important to see someone who is in tribal earlobe repair and is able to recreate the curve of your earlobe to avoid any unnatural-looking lumps or Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines Feet Lines TreatmentChemical Brow Smile ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentCervical TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone Trough FillersNasolabial Fold Line FillersLiquid Nose JobJawline DefinitionChin VolumisingHand Scar Filling (diyahaesthetics.com) bumps.

Tribal ear repair at The Clinic is performed by some of the UK’s top plastic surgeons who have in ear correction .

Tribal Earlobes at a glance

Time

15 – 20 mins per ear

Type

Local anaesthetic

Stay

Daycase

Garment

None

Washing

1 day

Sleeping

Elevate head 1-2 weeks

Driving

1 day

Reasonably Mobile

Immediately

Sexual Activity

1 week

Back to work

1 – 2 days

Exercise

1 – 3 days

Travel

1 week

Full Recovery Time

4 – 6 weeks

Final Results

6 weeks

What is a tribal ear piercing?

Tribal ear piercing dates back to tribes and civilizations where body modification was a major part of their achieving social status, religious reasons or for beauty purposes.

Tribal ear stems from an original ear that is then stretched using a cone shaped taper which is pushed further through the daily or using large sized tunnels to deliberately the piercing hole to allow larger pieces of to be worn.

Who needs Tribal Earlobe Repair?

When the time comes to remove these pieces of it is often difficult for the ear to return to its shape, particularly for ears that have been stretched to over 10mm. Tribal earlobe surgery is then to fix the and restore its original shape and size.

Tribal earlobe is often requested for those struggling to secure jobs or in the . Other side of tribal earlobe piercing are keloid scarring which can cause pain and severe itchiness and skin sagging which can cause an unwanted to the ears causing patients to avoid social situations or wear their hair short.

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Tribal Earlobe Repair Before & After Photos

Our reputation for safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Clinic will be an . Take a look at some of our tribal earlobe repair below.

What to Expect

The Clinic has been patients for over 40 years with thousands of people their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a . We have a team of nurses and expert who the importance of this decision and will you throughout your journey with us.

Tribal earlobe repair consultations will take place with one of our expert .

During this consultation, your will be able to assess your for and the available.

Your surgeon will then also:

You will then be allocated a dedicated coordinator who will be your point of contact should you wish to go ahead with the .

In the interests of patient safety, all our are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your tribal earlobe repair consultation your medical history will be and the pre-operative nurse will advise on tests.

They will advise you of any precautions you need to take in the days or weeks leading up to your tribal earlobe procedure and advise on any that you should stop taking before your procedure.

Tribal earlobe may be performed in or within one of our in-house clinic theatres under local . The procedure takes minutes per ear to .

On arrival

The procedure

Once the surgeon and team are happy that you are safe to return home, you will be discharged and allowed to leave accompanied by a family member or friend.

Your surgeon will you with aftercare information to follow and any that you will be to take during your . You will also have information on how to contact us at any time should you feel or concerned at any point during your .

The downtime after tribal repair is minimal and many patients can return to work the day following their . We recommend that strenuous exercise is for 48 hours.

You will be to attend a series of appointments at The Private Clinic which usually includes a 1-week appointment with a nurse and then your 6-week post-operative appointment with your . At this stage, you should be fully healed and back to your everyday activities and your will be able to advise you on anything you are unsure of.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you had ear stretchers and they were below 10mm the hole in your ear may naturally constrict back to a smaller size. If the hole is over 10mm then the hole will shrink over time, but not enough so that it would not be noticeable and you will then require to repair it.

We usually estimate minutes of surgery per ear. This will vary on how big the ear is stretched and what is being used.

We carry out most tribal repair procedures under local . The procedure itself is very quick and we will ensure that you are not in any pain throughout the . If you are anxious about surgery then a could also be used but general is not normally used.

You should not be in any pain during tribal repair surgery as both a topical cream and a local will have been to the area being treated.

Post-surgery, you may start to feel a little as the wears off. This can be with pain relief such as paracetamol.

Whilst you should be okay to drive following your if it took place under local anaesthetic, we do that you refrain from driving for 24 hours.

This is because everyone reacts differently to local anaesthetic and it does still have side for at least 24 hours.

We ask that patients for a friend or family member to drive them home.

Our advice on what to consider when to have a tribal earlobe repair procedure:

1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.

The Clinic has been in the surgery for over 40 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.

2. When a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and satisfaction rate are important to take into consideration.

At The Private Clinic, we only source the most and specialised . Find out more about our plastic here.

3. Price should never be the deciding factor when where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one priority and feeling confident that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure

4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s is.

Our reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your with The Private Clinic will be an experience to a newfound shape.

Outstanding care, patient satisfaction and results mean everything to The Private Clinic Team

"Having an earlobe repair procedure has opened up a lot of new options and opportunities for me."

Tribal Earlobe Repair – Sam

Why Choose The Private Clinic

Meet our Surgeons

We are proud to have some of the UK’s leading  working with us and together we strive to effective solutions with the best care available. All of our surgeons have experience and knowledge has made them very well-respected within our . Tribal Repair consultations are available at our ,  and  .

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Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Cosmetic Surgeon

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Consultant Surgeon, Hair Transplant & Vaser Lipo Total Surgeon

& Reconstructive Surgeon

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The Private Clinic is a multi award winning medical group with clinics located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ in offering the best in advanced invasive non surgical and expert led procedures in our and hospitals. Our surgeons are all registered with and we are by the . The CQC is an for health and social care in . Last review March 10th 2023.

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