Mr Reza Nassab performs earlobe reduction for patients in Manchester, with consultations at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where the procedure itself may also be carried out rather than in hospital. Consultations are also available in Knutsford. Earlobe reduction is usually a short procedure under local anaesthetic to reduce long, heavy or stretched earlobes, and it costs from £2,000 with the £150 consultation charged separately.
About earlobe reduction
Earlobes can become longer and larger over time as skin loses elasticity, and years of wearing heavy earrings can stretch them further. Some people are born with large lobes, or notice that one lobe is bigger than the other. Enlarged earlobes can make the face look older, and some patients notice them after a facelift. Earlobe reduction removes a carefully designed wedge of tissue and reshapes the lobe so that it looks more in proportion with the ear and face.
Earlobe reduction or earlobe repair?
Reduction is different from repairing a torn or split earlobe, or one stretched by gauges. If your lobe has a split, elongated piercing hole or tunnel, you may need earlobe repair instead, or a combination of the two. Earlobe repair costs from £850 for one lobe and £1,250 for both. Mr Nassab will examine your ears and explain which approach suits you.
Your consultation at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
At CLNQ, Deansgate Square, Mr Nassab will ask what bothers you about your earlobes, whether you wear earrings and hope to again, and about your general health and any history of raised or keloid scars. He will look at the size, shape and symmetry of each lobe and how it relates to your face, and may use markings to show the likely change. Photographs are taken for your records. You will receive a written quote and can take time to decide. The consultation fee is £150, charged separately.
The procedure at CLNQ, Deansgate Square
Because earlobe reduction is usually performed under local anaesthetic, it may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, rather than at Deansgate Hospital. You are awake but the area is numb, and the procedure typically takes under an hour for both ears. Incisions are planned to hide the scar along the edge or the back of the lobe where possible. Fine stitches close the wound, and a small dressing is applied. You can usually go home shortly afterwards, although it is sensible to have someone accompany you.
Follow-up in Manchester
- First few days: mild soreness and swelling; simple pain relief usually suffices.
- Wound care: keep the area clean and dry as instructed, and avoid pressure on the ears when sleeping.
- Stitch removal: non-dissolving stitches are usually removed after about a week, which can be arranged at CLNQ Deansgate Square.
- Earrings: re-piercing is usually possible once fully healed, often after several weeks, in a position away from the scar.
- Surgeon review: Mr Nassab will check the result as the scar matures.
Contact the team the same day if you notice increasing redness, heat, discharge or fever.
Who is suitable?
Earlobe reduction suits adults in good general health whose lobes have lengthened with age or earrings, or who have naturally large or uneven lobes that bother them. It is worth waiting if you are still wearing very heavy earrings daily, as the lobe may stretch again. People with a history of keloid scars on the ears need a careful discussion, as the risk of recurrence is higher. Smoking slows healing, so stopping beforehand is advised. Mr Nassab will also check that your expectations for the size and shape of the lobe are realistic.
Patients from Greater Manchester and beyond
Because earlobe reduction is a short procedure, many patients from across Greater Manchester and the North West attend on the day and return home afterwards. It is often possible to return to work within a day or two. Follow-up can be arranged at Deansgate Square or at CLNQ in Knutsford, whichever suits you.
Risks and results
Risks include bleeding, infection, asymmetry, a notch at the edge of the lobe, a visible or raised scar and, uncommonly, keloid scarring. Scars usually fade over 12 to 18 months. The aim is a smaller, more balanced lobe; perfect symmetry between the ears is not realistic. Earlobe reduction costs from £2,000 and the £150 consultation is charged separately. Cosmetic surgery is for adults aged 18 and over.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is earlobe reduction performed in Manchester?
As a local-anaesthetic procedure, it may be carried out at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where consultations are also held.
Is earlobe reduction done under local anaesthetic?
Usually, yes. You are awake and the area is numbed, and you can normally go home soon afterwards.
How much does earlobe reduction cost in Manchester?
Earlobe reduction costs from £2,000 and your written quote confirms the fee for your ears. The £150 consultation fee is separate.
Can earrings be worn again?
Usually, once the lobes have fully healed. Mr Nassab will advise when and where re-piercing is appropriate.
Can earlobe reduction be combined with a facelift?
Yes. It can be performed at the same time as facial surgery or separately.
