Patients in Cheshire can see Mr Reza Nassab about a torn, split or stretched earlobe at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, where the repair itself may also be carried out under local anaesthetic. It is a short procedure, usually under local anaesthetic, and suits people from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield and Altrincham who want a straightforward local option.
Why earlobes tear
Earlobe skin is soft and thin, and years of wearing heavy or dangling earrings can slowly elongate the piercing until it becomes a slit or splits right through. Sudden tears happen when an earring catches on clothing, a scarf, a phone or a small child's hand. Others have lobes that have been deliberately stretched with gauges and would now like a more conventional shape. All of these can usually be repaired, and the approach is tailored to the type of damage.
Consultation in Knutsford
Your first visit is to CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford. Mr Nassab looks at each lobe closely and discusses:
- How the tear happened: and how long it has been present.
- Previous treatment: including any earlier repairs that have split again.
- Scarring history: especially keloid or thickened scars, which the earlobe is prone to.
- Your plans for earrings: so the repair can allow for a future piercing where you want it.
The consultation fee is £150 and is charged separately from the procedure.
Having the repair at CLNQ, Knutsford
Because earlobe repair is performed under local anaesthetic, it may be carried out at CLNQ in Knutsford. On the day, the earlobe is numbed with local anaesthetic. Once it is numb, Mr Nassab removes the thin skin lining the tear and closes the lobe carefully in layers, sometimes with a zig-zag pattern to help prevent a notch. The procedure usually takes between thirty minutes and an hour. You leave with a small dressing and written instructions, and most people drive themselves home.
Aftercare in Cheshire
Stitches, if they are not dissolvable, are usually removed after about a week to ten days. A later review checks that the scar is maturing well and advises when a new piercing can be made. Keeping follow-up within Cheshire means appointments are brief and easy to fit around the school run or the working day, whether you are coming from Macclesfield, Alderley Edge or Altrincham.
Is a repair worth it for a small tear?
Some people put up with an elongated piercing for years, simply avoiding earrings or wearing only studs. A small repair can restore a neater lobe and allow you to wear the jewellery you enjoy, and treating an elongated hole before it splits right through is often simpler. Equally, if you have no wish to wear earrings again and the appearance does not bother you, there is no medical need to have it repaired. Mr Nassab will offer a balanced view so you can decide.
Living with the repair
Keep the wound clean and dry for the first couple of days and avoid pressing on it when you sleep. Hair products, dye and swimming are best avoided until the wound has closed. Once healed, silicone gel and sun protection help the scar fade. Our earlobe repair risks guide explains what is normal and when to call the team.
Wearing earrings again
Many patients in Cheshire come to us because they miss wearing earrings. After a repair, the lobe needs time to regain strength before being pierced again, usually at least six to twelve weeks. The new hole should sit slightly away from the scar, and lighter earrings are kinder to the lobe. The guide to re-piercing after earlobe repair covers this in detail.
Prices
Earlobe repair costs from £850 for one ear and from £1,250 for both, including the procedure and routine follow-up. The £150 consultation is separate. Finance through Chrysalis Finance may be available for those who prefer it, subject to status; Reza Nassab Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in Cheshire are patients seen?
Consultations are held at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford, and the repair, done under local anaesthetic, may be carried out at CLNQ as well.
Is a general anaesthetic needed?
Rarely. Earlobe repair is almost always done under local anaesthetic, so you are awake and comfortable. In the rare case a general anaesthetic is needed, it takes place at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester.
Can both ears be repaired in one visit?
Yes. Treating both lobes at the same appointment means one recovery and costs from £1,250.
My earlobe was repaired before and split again. Can it be redone?
Usually, yes. A repeat repair may need a slightly different technique, which Mr Nassab will explain after examining the lobe.
How long before a return to work?
Most people return to work the same day or the following day, as there is very little downtime.
