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

Tribal Earlobe Repair

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

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

It is important to see who is in tribal repair and is able to precisely 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 plastic who have in ear .

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

head 1-2 weeks

Driving

1 day

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 where body modification was a major part of their social status, reasons or for beauty purposes.

Tribal ear stems from an ear that is then using a cone shaped taper which is pushed the daily or using large sized tunnels to deliberately the piercing hole to allow larger pieces of 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 original shape, particularly for ears that have been stretched to over 10mm. Tribal earlobe surgery is then required to fix the earlobe and its original shape and size.

Tribal earlobe correction is often for those struggling to secure jobs or in the workplace. Other side effects of tribal earlobe piercing are keloid which can cause pain and severe and skin which can cause an unwanted to the ears patients to avoid social situations or wear their hair short.

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Tribal Earlobe Repair Before & After Photos

Our for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and care means your with The Private Clinic will be an exciting . Take a look at some of our tribal repair below.

What to Expect

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

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

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

Your will then also:

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

In the interests of patient safety, all our patients are assessed against our patient criteria. Following your tribal repair your medical will be and the 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 surgery 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 and nursing team are happy that you are safe to return home, you will be discharged and to leave accompanied by a family member or friend.

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

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

You will be required to attend a series of appointments at The Private Clinic which usually includes a 1-week check-up appointment with a nurse and then your 6-week appointment with your . At this stage, you should be fully healed and back to your everyday activities and your 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 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 is being used.

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

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

Post-surgery, you may start to feel a little 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 for 24 hours.

This is because everyone reacts differently to local and it does still have side effects 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 to have a tribal 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 surgery 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 rate are important to take into consideration.

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3. Price should never be the factor when choosing where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one 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 is.

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

Outstanding care, patient satisfaction and results mean everything to The Private Clinic Team

"Having an earlobe repair procedure has opened up a lot of new options and opportunities for me."

Tribal Earlobe Repair – Sam

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The Private Clinic is a multi award winning group with located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ experience in offering the best in advanced non treatments and expert led procedures in our clinics and hospitals. Our surgeons are all registered with the and we are regulated by the . The CQC is an independent for health and social care in . Last review March 10th 2023.

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