Repair of the Split Earlobe, Ear Piercing, and Earlobe Reduction

Earlobe Stabilization with 6-0 Suture for Repair of a Complete Split

“…Much of the literature addresses various repair techniques to optimize cosmetic outcomes and avoid pitfalls such as notching of the inferior margin due to scar contraction. Techniques range from a simple side‐to‐side closure to more‐elaborate closures such as a Z‐plasty (Casson's technique) and rotational flap (Effendi's technique) 1 . Regardless of the repair method chosen, stabilization of the earlobe is critical for precise execution and an optimal outcome.…”

“…Techniques range from a simple side-to-side closure to moreelaborate closures such as a Z-plasty (Casson's technique) and rotational flap (Effendi's technique). 1 Regardless of the repair method chosen, stabilization of the earlobe is critical for precise execution and an optimal outcome. In the following case, we employed 6-0 suture affixed to each inferior free margin of the split lobe to accomplish stabilization.…”