At TMSC, our board-certified surgeons use local anesthesia during your split earlobe surgery in Toronto. This numbs the affected area before surgically removing the skin. This produces a surface that heals the earlobe together in a clean manner, leading to a closing of the split. In doing so, the piercing hole is completely closed.
A common misconception is that split earlobes are merely stitched back together, but the reality is that stitching is not enough. About 10 to 14 days following the procedure, any stitches that were made are removed. The healing time is about six to eight weeks, after which a new piercing can be made near the closed split if the patient wishes to do so.
Scars
Like any other surgery, scarring is normal after split earlobe surgery. That’s why you may see some scar tissue at the site where the earlobe closed and healed. However, we understand and respect our patients’ desire to have their scars be as small as possible, so we take great care to ensure the best possible outcome. We also educate you on how to take care of the wound post-surgery to reduce scarring.
Our surgeons are highly trained and experienced professionals who care deeply about their patients. Rest assured all of our procedures are carried out with the utmost care, precision, regard for aesthetics, and in a safe environment.
