Treatment of the split lobe
The treatment of a split earlobe is surgical. The procedure takes place in the operating room under local anesthesia.
Fortunately, earlobe reconstruction allows the earlobe to be repaired with virtually undetectable scars.
This medical information sheet was written by Dr. Ralph ABBOU and Dr. Rachel PESSIS who are cosmetic surgeons in Paris.
Before and after photos of the split lobe treatment in Paris
What is a split lobe?
A split earlobe is caused by excessive loosening of the earlobe as a result of wearing heavy earrings.
It is very common for the skin of the earlobe to stretch to the point of loosening, resulting in a gap that does not heal.
It is very common for the skin of the earlobe to stretch to the point of loosening, resulting in a gap that does not heal.
What causes a split lobe ?
- Daily wearing of heavy earrings
- Large diameter ear piercings, spacer
- Trauma
How is the split lobe treatment performed ?
– Medical consultation with your plastic surgeon
– Surgical treatment in the operating room under local or general anesthesia to repair the earlobe
– Anatomopathological analysis of the lesion
– Simple postoperative follow-up
– Resumption of daily activities and work within 24-48 hours
– No sports for 15 days
– Surgical treatment in the operating room under local or general anesthesia to repair the earlobe
– Anatomopathological analysis of the lesion
– Simple postoperative follow-up
– Resumption of daily activities and work within 24-48 hours
– No sports for 15 days
Split lobe surgery price Paris
| Procedure | Price |
|---|---|
| Split lobe | From 700 € |
There is no social security coverage for this surgery
The questions most often asked by patients
Questions & Answers
Is the treatment of the split lobe reimbursed by social security?
No because there is no CCAM code for this procedure
