Earlobe correction

An earlobe correction is different from an earlobe reduction. We perform an earlobe reduction when earlobes are too large and someone would like a smaller earlobe, or when an earlobe is stretched by heavy earrings.

An earlobe correction is performed by the doctors at Ivy clinics when there are earlobe deformities such as when an earlobe is torn out.

Unfortunately, there are sometimes misunderstandings about this.

An earlobe correction is often done when someone has a torn earlobe and the wound edges have already grown closed. So not directly after tearing the earlobe. So this is a cosmetic procedure and is never reimbursed.

It could be that it does get reimbursed if you come to the emergency room immediately after tearing, possibly then it falls into the deductible of basic care and will have to be paid only if the deductible has not yet been exceeded.

However, very good suturing is then needed with an eye on the cosmetic result.

View the price list for the cost of surgical earlobe correction or earlobe correction with fillers.

An earlobe correction is a cosmetic procedure without medical indication. Therefore, an earlobe correction is not eligible for health insurance reimbursement.

Scarring always occurs wherever cuts are made. However, these scars are virtually invisible after about a year.

This is certainly possible. However, it is advisable to wait six months before any new holes can be punctured.

The advantage is that there is no chance of the earlobe tearing out again. This is because internal scar tissue is formed, making the tissue somewhat stronger, and this therefore reduces the chance of tearing out.

The treatment is virtually painless because local anesthesia is used. The first prick of this is of course felt but this moment passes in no time.

If any pain is experienced during the procedure, it is important to let us know; our doctors can always administer anesthesia. The assistant and doctor will also ask several times if pain is still felt, and also test this before cutting.

This is different for everyone, depending on what kind of work you do.

The first 12-24 hours after earlobe correction, there is a chance of some post-operative bleeding and it is advisable to dab occasionally to catch the wound fluid. When this has stopped you can basically go to work.

Excessive bending, very heavy work or contact sports are best avoided for several days.

Earlobe corrections and earlobe reductions are performed at Ivy clinics in Amstelveen, Amsterdam and Westervoort.

Our doctors have a great deal of surgical experience. Founder and owner Dr. Natale Adamo is a former general practitioner.

As a general practitioner, he has performed many minor surgical procedures. Since 2008, he has also been a cosmetic physician and performs cosmetic surgical procedures, including now over 3,500 eyelid corrections (both upper and lower eyelid), earlobe corrections and reductions, facelifts, liposuctions and a number of other less common procedures.