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

Tribal Earlobe Repair

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

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

It is important to see someone who is experienced in tribal earlobe repair and is able to precisely recreate the curve of your earlobe to avoid any unnatural-looking lumps or bumps.

Tribal ear repair at The Private Clinic is performed by some of the UK’s top consultant surgeons who have extensive experience in ear correction surgery.

Tribal Earlobes at a glance

Procedure Time

15 – 20 mins per ear

Anaesthetic Type

Local anaesthetic

Hospital Stay

Daycase

Support 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 ancient tribes and civilizations where body modification was a major part of their culture including achieving social status, religious reasons or for beauty purposes.

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

Who needs Tribal Earlobe Repair?

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

Tribal earlobe correction is often requested for those to secure jobs or promotions in the workplace. Other side effects of tribal earlobe piercing are keloid scarring which can cause pain and severe itchiness and skin sagging which can cause an unwanted appearance 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 excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience. Take a look at some of our tribal earlobe repair results below.

What to Expect

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

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

During this consultation, your surgeon will be able to assess your suitability for surgery and discuss the options available.

Your surgeon will then also:

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

In the interests of patient safety, all our patients are assessed against our patient selection criteria. Following your tribal earlobe repair consultation your medical will be reviewed and the pre-operative nurse will advise on pre-operative 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 medication that you should stop taking before your procedure.

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

On arrival

The procedure

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

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

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

You will be required to attend a series of follow-up appointments at The Clinic which usually includes a 1-week check-up appointment with a nurse and then your 6-week post-operative appointment with your surgeon. At this stage, you should be fully healed and back to your everyday activities and your surgeon 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 gradually shrink over time, but not enough so that it would not be noticeable and you will then require surgery to repair it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our advice on what to consider when deciding 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 Private Clinic has been in the cosmetic surgery industry for over 40 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.

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

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

3. Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing 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 reputation is.

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