There exists a variety of techniques to repair torn earlobes. Some of these methods preserve the original earring hole during the earlobe repair, but many authors advocate complete closure of the torn earlobe and repiercing it at a later time. This article reviews the published techniques for earlobe repair. Illustrations accompany some of the different methods, and helpful recommendations are listed for a surgical approach to torn earlobes.
KEYWORDS
Torn earlobe repair - split earlobe repair - cleft earlobe repair
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Deborah WatsonM.D.
Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCSD School of Medicine, 3350 La Jolla Village Dr.
112-C, San Diego, CA 92161
