{"id":80418,"date":"2025-08-24T17:46:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T08:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/earlobe-cleft\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:45:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:45:44","slug":"earlobe-cleft","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ic-clinic-ueno.com\/en\/treatment\/earlobe-cleft\/","title":{"rendered":"Earlobe Repair (Split Earlobe) &#038; Piercing Hole Correction | IC Clinic Ueno"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-lightyellow-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#ff6b6b;border-width:3px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#d63031\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>If you don\u2019t read this article\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude30 Leaving a torn earlobe untreated increases the <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">risk of infection<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc94 A torn earlobe may affect your <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">first impression during job hunting or at work<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude14 The discomfort of <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">feeling self-conscious about your ears during conversations<\/mark> continues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#0984e3\">\u2728 <strong>If you read this article\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udca1 You will learn how to restore beautiful earlobes in as little as <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">30 minutes<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 You will find out that <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">congenital cases may be eligible for insurance coverage<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe5 You will understand the <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">minimally visible scarring techniques<\/mark> used by our board-certified plastic surgeons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\" style=\"background-color:#ff6b6b\">\ud83d\udcde Book a Consultation Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc42 \u201cMy ear was torn by a piercing\u2026\u201d<br>\n\ud83d\udc42 \u201cI\u2019ve always been self-conscious about my naturally split earlobe.\u201d<br>\n\ud83d\udcbc \u201cMy piercing hole has stretched, and I\u2019m worried about job interviews.\u201d<br>\n\ud83d\udc87 \u201cI\u2019ve been covering it with my hair, but I want to fix it properly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do any of these concerns sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">A split earlobe (earlobe cleft) is not only a cosmetic concern but also carries a risk of infection.<\/mark> Many people assume it will heal on its own over time, but in reality, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">appropriate treatment is necessary.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 At IC Clinic Ueno, our <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">board-certified plastic surgeons provide skilled repair<\/mark> of split earlobes and piercing-related issues. <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Congenital earlobe clefts may be eligible for insurance coverage,<\/mark> and for acquired cases, we will recommend the most suitable treatment approach based on each patient\u2019s needs and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd1d You don\u2019t have to face this alone \u2014 please feel free to reach out for a consultation. Our specialists will conduct a thorough examination and support you in <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">restoring the appearance of your earlobes.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-0\">\ud83d\udcb0 Important Notes on Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Congenital earlobe clefts are eligible for insurance coverage.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Piercing-related earlobe tears and piercing hole closures are not covered by insurance and are treated as <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">out-of-pocket (self-pay) procedures.<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udccb Fees for out-of-pocket (self-pay) procedures are detailed further below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-1\">\ud83d\udc42 What Is an Earlobe Cleft (Split Earlobe)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_jisuiretsu.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">two types<\/mark> of earlobe cleft. The first is a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">congenital earlobe cleft<\/mark>, where the earlobe is naturally split from birth, and the second is an <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">acquired earlobe cleft<\/mark>, where the earlobe becomes torn due to piercings or other causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f The most common cause of acquired earlobe clefts is <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">piercing-related complications.<\/mark> If a piercing-related earlobe tear is left untreated, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">bacteria can proliferate in the wound, potentially leading to redness, swelling, and pain.<\/mark> The tear will <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">not heal on its own,<\/mark> and surgery is required for those who wish to have it corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-2\">\ud83d\udd27 What Is Piercing Hole Correction?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients visit our clinic because their <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">piercing holes have stretched over time \u2014 causing earrings to fall out easily<\/mark> \u2014 or because they have been <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">asked about their piercing holes<\/mark> in professional or interview settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 We offer piercing hole correction procedures at our clinic. Surgery is performed under local anesthesia. Rather than simple suturing, we use <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">specialized plastic surgery techniques to carefully reshape the earlobe.<\/mark> Sutures are typically removed approximately <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">7 to 14 days<\/mark> after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_pierce.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-3\">\ud83d\udd0d Causes of Earlobe Clefts and Torn Earlobes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are among the most common causes seen in patients who have undergone earlobe cleft and piercing hole correction treatment at IC Clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f Individuals with <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">allergic tendencies<\/mark> (redness, swelling, or itching around the piercing site when metal is worn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u23f0 Those who wear piercings for <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">extended periods without removing them<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc8e Those who <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">frequently wear large, heavy earrings<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udda0 Those whose piercing holes are <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">prone to infection or suppuration<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude34 Those who keep piercings in for <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">long hours continuously<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc42 Those with thick earlobes where the <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">earring back digs in<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As shown above, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">piercing-related issues are a leading cause.<\/mark> In most cases, the earlobe <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">gradually splits over time,<\/mark> and patients typically come in after noticing that an earring has fallen out and the earlobe is torn or split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-4\">\u26a0\ufe0f Why a Torn Earlobe Won\u2019t Reattach on Its Own, and the Risks of Leaving It Untreated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u274c When the earlobe tears at the piercing hole, the torn area undergoes <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">scarring (scar formation)<\/mark> \u2014 meaning the wound heals over and becomes covered by skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">two scarred surfaces will not reattach to each other on their own.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, treating an earlobe cleft requires <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">surgically removing the scarred tissue and then suturing the edges together.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea8 Furthermore, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">if an earlobe cleft is left untreated, bacteria can proliferate in the wound, potentially causing redness, swelling, and pain.<\/mark> The condition will also <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">not resolve naturally.<\/mark> If you notice that your earlobe has torn, we recommend <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">seeking treatment as soon as possible.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-lavender-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#6c5ce7;border-width:3px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700\">\ud83d\udca1 Leaving a torn earlobe untreated can be risky!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde Why not consult a specialist during a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">consultation<\/mark>?<br>Restore beautiful earlobes in as little as <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">30 minutes<\/mark>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\" style=\"background-color:#6c5ce7\">\u2728 Book Now and Resolve Your Concerns<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-5\">\ud83c\udfe5 Types of Earlobe Cleft and Piercing Hole Treatments, and IC Clinic\u2019s Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-6\">\u2695\ufe0f Earlobe Reconstruction Is a Technically Demanding Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc42 The earlobe is a part of the auricle (outer ear) that is <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">not easily concealed by hair, making any deformity particularly noticeable.<\/mark> For this reason, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">treatment must be carried out with great care to minimize visible scarring.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 Various techniques have been developed in earlobe cleft repair to avoid creating <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">depressions (indentations) or notches (nicks or grooves).<\/mark> Congenital earlobe clefts in particular present in a wide variety of forms, and numerous classification systems and treatment approaches have been reported. Below, we introduce <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">three of the most representative surgical methods.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_kodawari.jpg\" alt=\"IC Clinic's commitment to earlobe cleft treatment\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-7\">\ud83d\udd2c Treatment Options for Earlobe Clefts and Torn Earlobes: Three Surgical Approaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment for earlobe clefts can be <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">broadly divided into the following three approaches.<\/mark> At IC Clinic, we listen carefully to each patient\u2019s wishes and perform surgery using <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\u2461 Z-plasty, \u2462 W-plasty, or simple suturing<\/mark> as appropriate. Our physicians specializing in auricular reconstruction <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">assess the condition of the wound and perform treatment with care, aiming to achieve a minimally visible scar.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-8\">\u2460 Linear Method<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">This method involves excising the skin along the torn area of the earlobe cleft or piercing hole and re-suturing the edges together.<\/mark> Because the amount of tissue removed is minimal, this technique is <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">less likely to reduce the size of the earlobe or create asymmetry between the two sides.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_howto1.png\" alt=\"\u2460 Linear Method\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-9\">\u2461 Z-Plasty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Z-plasty is one of the most widely used techniques in plastic surgery.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is commonly used when linear scarring has caused contracture (scar contracture). As shown in the diagram, two incisions are made on either side of the existing scar. Triangular flaps of skin are then transposed, resulting in a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Z-shaped scar that provides a lengthening effect<\/mark> \u2014 hence the name Z-plasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_howto2.png\" alt=\"\u2461 Z-Plasty\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-10\">\u2462 W-Plasty<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">W-shaped (or technically V-shaped) wound<\/mark> is created along the edge of the earlobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As shown in the diagram, small zigzag incisions are made on both sides of the linear scar. The scar tissue is excised, and the resulting zigzag edges are carefully sutured together. W-plasty converts a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">straight scar into a series of small zigzag scars.<\/mark> Because a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">zigzag scar is less conspicuous<\/mark> than a straight linear scar, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Z-plasty or W-plasty is performed for patients who wish to minimize the visibility of their scar as much as possible.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_howto3.png\" alt=\"\u2462 W-Plasty\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-11\">\u2728 IC Clinic\u2019s Commitment to Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At IC Clinic, we are committed to achieving <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">natural-looking, minimally visible scars.<\/mark> Our clinic offers the following features that contribute to less noticeable outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\uddf5 We use suture thread finer than a strand of hair to perform <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">precise, meticulous suturing<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Our <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">specialist physicians select the most appropriate technique<\/mark> from options including W-plasty and Z-plasty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca We have <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">extensive experience performing hundreds of earlobe cleft surgeries each year<\/mark> (patients travel to us from across Japan, including from Tohoku and Okinawa)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe5 Our team includes <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">specialist physicians<\/mark> from multiple disciplines \u2014 plastic surgery, dermatology, and orthopedic surgery \u2014 with expertise in auricular reconstruction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc8a We are dedicated not only to achieving <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">clean scarring<\/mark>, but also to <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">minimizing discomfort<\/mark> throughout the treatment process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_ope.jpg\" alt=\"\u2462 W-Plasty\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-12\">\ud83d\udcc5 Overview of the Earlobe Cleft Surgery Process (Example)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_step1.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd34 Before surgery, the earlobe is <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">fully split open.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_step2.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u270f\ufe0f <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">The areas to be sutured are marked.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_step3.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f An IC Clinic physician carefully assesses the wound and <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">performs the treatment.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_step4.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc6 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Appearance one week after surgery.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_step5.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2702\ufe0f Appearance after suture removal. Some redness remains immediately after suture removal, but <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">the torn area heals together cleanly.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ic_theme\/images\/ic_img\/lp\/ear\/img_step6.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 Redness at the scar site may persist for approximately three months, but it gradually fades and <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">becomes nearly imperceptible.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-13\">\u2753 FAQ: Earlobe Cleft and Torn Earlobe Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756024911988\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u23f1\ufe0f Q: How long does the surgery take?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Approximately 30 minutes.<\/mark> At IC Clinic, our plastic surgeons specializing in auricular reconstruction do their utmost to ensure a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">clean, minimally visible result.<\/mark><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756024926455\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\ud83d\udc89 Q: Will it be painful?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Most patients experience minimal discomfort, as the procedure is performed under local anesthesia.<\/mark> A pain-relieving anesthetic injection is given at the start, which may cause <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">a brief mild sensation.<\/mark> Once the anesthesia has taken effect, the surgery can generally be completed with very little discomfort.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756024943278\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\ud83e\udd15 Q: How long will swelling last after surgery?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Post-operative swelling typically <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">subsides within approximately one week.<\/mark> Mild puffiness may be noticeable for 1\u20132 weeks. The final result is generally seen around <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">6 months<\/mark> after surgery. Redness at the scar site may remain for approximately three months, but it gradually fades and becomes nearly imperceptible.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756024961712\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u2702\ufe0f Q: When will the sutures be removed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Suture removal is performed 7\u201314 days after surgery.<\/mark> Because very fine thread is used, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">suture removal involves minimal discomfort.<\/mark><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756024980180\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u26a0\ufe0f Q: What are the possible complications after surgery?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Exposed buried absorbable sutures:<\/mark> The sutures will be removed.<br><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Infection:<\/mark> Although very rare, if you experience signs of infection \u2014 such as persistent wound pain, fever, persistent swelling, persistent warmth at the wound site, or discharge from the wound \u2014 please seek medical attention promptly. Treatment may involve antibiotics; if an abscess has formed, a small incision and drainage procedure may be required, and removal of the source of infection may be necessary.<br><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Keloid formation:<\/mark> Depending on an individual\u2019s skin type, keloid scarring may develop. In such cases, treatment options including oral medication, injections, and local therapy will be considered.<br><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Hypertrophic scarring:<\/mark> The scar may become raised and red. If necessary, treatment with topical creams, injections, or oral medication will be provided. In rare cases, surgical excision and re-suturing may be performed to improve the appearance.<br><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Hematoma:<\/mark> If a hematoma develops, drainage may be required.<br>\u2705 \u203b The above complications occur only in very rare cases. Should any such symptoms arise, please be assured that <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">our clinic will respond promptly and appropriately.<\/mark><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-mintcream-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#00b894;border-width:3px;border-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700\">\ud83c\udfaf Ready to resolve your torn earlobe concerns?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Procedure takes approximately 30 minutes<\/mark> \u2014 same-day, outpatient surgery available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Minimal discomfort<\/mark> \u2014 performed under local anesthesia for your peace of mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Minimally visible scarring<\/mark> \u2014 skilled techniques by specialist physicians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Insurance coverage available for congenital cases<\/mark> \u2014 transparent, reassuring pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\" style=\"background-color:#00b894\">\ud83c\udf1f Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-14\">\ud83d\udcb0 Fees for Earlobe Cleft and Piercing Hole Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"id-eb363284-d32d-4ce7-8acf-930be1446c93\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\ud83c\udfe5 Approximate cost guide for earlobe cleft surgery (insurance-covered)<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per site (patient co-payment at 30%)<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\u00a531,010<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">\u203b The treatment method and fees are the <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">same even if the earlobe cleft is congenital.<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">\u2705 \u203b <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Insurance coverage is available.<\/mark><br>\u2705 \u203b Initial consultation fee and prescription fee are included in the above price.<br>\u2705 \u203b Fees may vary depending on additional treatments or types of prescribed medication.<br>\u2705 \u203b Insurance coverage is determined based on a physician\u2019s diagnosis. Please discuss this during your consultation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"id-e7b9bc81-e5f5-4bb5-af34-7958c268bfc5\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\ud83d\udcb3 Approximate cost guide for self-pay (out-of-pocket) procedures<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Initial consultation fee: \u00a53,300<br>\u2728 \u203b <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">If surgery is performed on the same day as the initial consultation, the initial consultation fee is waived.<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Follow-up consultation fee: \u00a51,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Surgical fee (includes cost of medications used during surgery)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piercing-related earlobe tear \/ earlobe cleft<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\u00a555,000<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piercing hole closure (less than 2 mm)<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\u00a533,000<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piercing hole closure (2 mm or more, less than 1 cm)<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\u00a555,000<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piercing hole closure (1 cm or more)<\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">\u00a588,000<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">\u26a0\ufe0f \u203b Piercing-related earlobe tears and piercing hole closures are not covered by insurance and are <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">self-pay procedures.<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-15\">\ud83d\udcb0 About Surgical Benefits from Private Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Patients enrolled in a medical insurance plan through a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">life insurance company or mutual aid association<\/mark> may be eligible to receive a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">surgical benefit payment<\/mark> if they undergo surgery under insurance coverage following a physician\u2019s examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f Even if you have life insurance, <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">benefits will not be paid unless you submit a claim yourself.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccb If a physician\u2019s certificate is required, please be sure to inform us at the time of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcde <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">Please check with your life insurance company or mutual aid association if you are enrolled in such a plan.<\/mark> (The procedure name will be listed as \u201cAuricular Reconstruction\u201d or similar.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-16\">\ud83c\udf1f 6 Features of Our Clinic That Patients Appreciate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-17\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Team-Based Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic is staffed by <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">specialist physicians from multiple disciplines \u2014 plastic surgery, dermatology, and orthopedic surgery \u2014 with expertise in auricular reconstruction.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-18\">\ud83d\udc8a Attentive Pain Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">specialist physicians select the most appropriate technique<\/mark> from options such as W-plasty and Z-plasty, and perform treatments with <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">minimal discomfort.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-19\">\u2728 Minimally Visible Scarring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">suture thread finer than a strand of hair<\/mark> and performing precise, meticulous suturing, we work to achieve <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">scars that are as inconspicuous as possible.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-20\">\ud83c\udfe0 Same-Day Surgery Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procedure takes approximately <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">30 minutes and can be performed as a same-day, outpatient surgery.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-21\">\ud83d\ude89 Convenient Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic is located <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">just a 1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station<\/mark>, a major terminal station in central Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-22\">\ud83d\udc65 We See Many Patients Like These<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c Those <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">waiting for a torn earlobe to heal or grow back on its own<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd0d Those who <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">want to correct a stretched piercing hole<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc87 Those who believe it cannot be fixed and have been <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">covering it with their hair<\/mark><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude14 Those who have had <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">difficult experiences at work or at home<\/mark> because of a torn earlobe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude30 Those who have felt <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">uncomfortable or self-conscious<\/mark> noticing others looking at their ears during conversation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-mistyrose-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e74c3c;border-width:4px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#c0392b;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:700\">\ud83c\udf89 Ready to put your torn earlobe concerns behind you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude0a During a <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">consultation<\/mark>, we will suggest the treatment approach most suited to your needs.<br>We are located just <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">1 minute on foot from Ueno Station<\/mark> \u2014 feel free to stop by on your way home from work or while out shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 With <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">hundreds of procedures performed each year<\/mark> and <mark style=\"background-color: #ffff00; padding: 0 0.2em;\">skilled specialist physicians<\/mark>,<br>we are here to support you in restoring the appearance of your earlobes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ic-clinic.com\/reservation\/ueno\/\" style=\"background-color:#e74c3c;font-size:1.1em\">\ud83c\udfaf Book Now and Take the First Step<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><!-- References section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"references\">\n<h2 id=\"i-23\">\ud83d\udcda References<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Japanese Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. \u201cClinical Practice Guidelines for Plastic Surgery.\u201d 2015 edition.<\/li>\n<li>Japan Society for Head and Neck Surgery. \u201cStandard Surgical Techniques for Auricular Reconstruction.\u201d Society Journal, 2019.<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. \u201cInsurance Coverage Criteria for Congenital Conditions.\u201d Notification No. Iseihatu 234, 2020.<\/li>\n<li>Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAPS). \u201cPrevention and Treatment of Piercing-Related Complications.\u201d Aesthetic Surgery Journal (Japan), 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Japanese Society for Wound Surgery. \u201cClinical Practice Guidelines for Scar and Keloid Treatment.\u201d Revised 2018 edition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u26a0\ufe0f If you don\u2019t read this article\u2026 \u2728 If you read this article\u2026 \ud83d\udc42 \u201cMy ear was torn by a piercing\u2026\u201d \ud83d\udc42 \u201cI\u2019ve always been self-conscious about my naturally split earlobe.\u201d \ud83d\udcbc \u201cMy piercing hole has stretched, and I\u2019m worried about job interviews.\u201d \ud83d\udc87 \u201cI\u2019ve been covering it with my hair, but I want to &#8230; 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