Mr. Onur Gilleard
Qualifications & Experience
Mr Onur Gilleard is a distinguished consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC specialist register. He previously held an NHS consultant post at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, specialising in skin cancer and microsurgical reconstruction. In 2021, Mr Gilleard transitioned from the NHS to dedicate himself fully to private practice, allowing him to focus exclusively on providing personalised, high-quality care to his patients. He is recognised as an expert in laser treatments, having conducted research and developed advanced treatment protocols using cutting-edge laser technology to optimise both clinical outcomes and cosmetic results.
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Yes, a split earlobe can almost always be repaired. Whether it is torn completely through, stretched
into a long slit, or widened by gauges, a consultant plastic surgeon can rebuild a natural-looking lobe with a minor
procedure called lobuloplasty, done under local anaesthetic the same day. It takes around 30 minutes,
stitches come out at about 10 days, and there is no upper age limit; even an old split that healed years ago, and large
gauged holes, can be reconstructed. At London Skin Clinic the cost is £550 for one earlobe and £900 for both
(consultation £100). Here is the short answer and what to expect.
Yes, Here Is How
The repair is straightforward. Under local anaesthetic the surgeon removes the healed skin lining the split, because
intact skin will not knit back together, then closes the lobe in layers to rebuild a smooth lower edge. It takes around
30 minutes, you go home the same day, stitches come out at about 10 days, and the ear
can usually be re-pierced once the lobe has fully matured at around three months. The full step-by-step is in our
complete guide to split and stretched earlobe repair.
Is It Always Possible?
Almost always. A complete split, a partially torn or elongated hole
and a gauge-stretched lobe
can all be reconstructed; larger holes simply need a little more tissue rearrangement. The main precondition is
healthy skin, so any active infection in the piercing is settled first. If you are prone to keloid
scarring, mention it, because repair is still usually possible with adjusted aftercare (a steroid injection at stitch
removal and night-time compression earrings). The difference between the types, and which closure each one needs, is
covered in split vs torn earlobes.
What the Result Looks Like
A good repair leaves a natural-looking lobe with a fine scar line rather than an invisible one. The aim is a lobe that
sits and looks normal and can hold an earring again once re-pierced away from the scar.
“I had been putting it off for a long time, but as soon as I met the surgeon I knew I was in safe hands. He
reassured me and made me feel so comfortable, and it has healed amazingly.”A verified Google reviewer, verified Google review
What to Do Next
A short consultation confirms the type of repair your lobe needs and the result you can expect. At London Skin Clinic
the cost is £550 for one earlobe and £900 for both (consultation £100), with the full cost given before anything
proceeds. View the procedure ·
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“I had my earlobe repaired at London Skin Clinic. Was really easy to book, all went well and I had no issues
afterwards.”Poppy S., verified Google review
Common Questions
- Can a completely split earlobe be repaired?
- Yes. Even a lobe torn right through the edge is rebuilt with a minor procedure (lobuloplasty) under local anaesthetic, usually with a small Z-plasty to recreate a smooth rim and avoid a notch. The result is a natural-looking lobe with a fine scar.
- Can an old split that healed years ago still be fixed?
- Yes, the age of the split does not matter. The healed skin lining the cleft is removed to create fresh edges that can knit together, so a long-standing split repairs just as well as a recent one.
- What about a large gauged hole?
- Also repairable. Smaller holes close directly; larger gauged lobes need a wedge excision or small flap to rebuild the shape. See our guide to reconstruction for gauged lobes.
- How much does it cost to repair a split earlobe?
- At London Skin Clinic it is £550 for one earlobe and £900 for both, with a £100 consultation. You are given the full cost before anything proceeds.
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