Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair Sydney: Solutions for Stretched Earring Holes
If you're in Sydney, Bondi, or Bondi Junction and bothered by enlarged earring holes, Beauty By Doctor offers effective solutions, including surgical earlobe repair.

Dr Jones, our founder and medical director with over a decade in practice and more than 300 earlobe procedures completed, can expertly address enlarged piercing holes using precise earlobe surgery techniques (lobuloplasty). While non-surgical options exist for minor issues, surgical repair offers a definitive solution for noticeable stretching. This article explores the causes, treatment options (including surgery and alternatives), procedure details, recovery, and costs for fixing enlarged piercing holes in Sydney.

What does Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair set out to achieve?
The main goals when addressing enlarged earring holes are:

Reduce the Hole Size: The primary objective is to close or significantly reduce the size of the enlarged piercing hole.
Restore Earlobe Integrity: Repairing the stretched hole strengthens the earlobe tissue in that area.
Improve Earring Fit and Appearance: A repaired hole provides better support, preventing earrings from drooping or falling out, and allowing for more secure wear.
Enhance Cosmetic Appearance: Closing an obviously enlarged hole improves the overall aesthetic of the earlobe.
Allow for Precise Re-piercing: Surgical repair allows for the hole to be closed completely, enabling precise re-piercing in an optimal location after healing.

What results can I expect from an Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair treatment?
With surgical repair performed by the doctors at Beauty By Doctor in Sydney, you can expect:
A Closed or Significantly Smaller Hole: The enlarged piercing tract is effectively repaired.
Restored Earlobe Contour: The procedure aims to maintain or restore a natural earlobe shape.
Improved Earring Support: The repaired area will provide a firmer base for wearing earrings securely.
Minimal Scarring: Surgical repair involves a small incision, but Dr. Joens uses meticulous techniques with fine sutures to minimise scarring. Furthermore, we enhance the cosmetic outcome with complimentary laser scar removal treatment post-healing.
Ability to Re-pierce: After complete healing (typically 3-6 months), the earlobe can usually be re-pierced, often slightly adjacent to the repaired site.

How does Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair work?
For noticeably enlarged holes, surgical repair (a form of lobuloplasty or earlobe surgery) is typically the most effective method. The process at our Sydney clinic involves:

Consultation: You'll have a consultation with a physician to assess the enlarged hole(s), discuss your concerns and goals, and determine the best approach. The doctor will explain the procedure and expected outcomes.
Anaesthesia: The procedure is performed comfortably under local anaesthetic, numbing the earlobe completely.
Excision of the Hole Lining: the physician will carefully excise (remove) the skin lining the inside of the enlarged piercing tract. This creates fresh tissue edges necessary for proper healing and closure.
Suturing: The fresh edges are then meticulously closed with very fine sutures (stitches), bringing the tissue together to eliminate the hole.
Dressing: A small protective dressing may be applied.
Non-Surgical Considerations: For very minor stretching or age-related thinning without a significantly enlarged hole, options like dermal fillers might provide some plumping effect. Chemical techniques ('Cross Technique') have also been described for stimulating collagen in small holes. However, these methods are generally not suitable for closing distinct, enlarged piercing holes and do not provide the definitive structural repair achieved with surgery. You doctor will advise if surgery is the most appropriate approach during your consultation.

What can I expect during my Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair treatment? Is it painful?
The surgical repair is performed under local anaesthetic, making the procedure itself painless. You might feel slight pressure or touch, but no pain. The procedure is quick and performed in our Sydney clinic rooms as an outpatient service. You can return home immediately afterwards. Some mild tenderness or aching may occur once the anaesthetic wears off, usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.

How long does an Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair treatment take?
Surgically repairing an enlarged piercing hole is typically a very quick procedure. It usually takes around 20-40 minutes per earlobe.

What is the downtime after an Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair session, and what kind of aftercare is required?
Downtime is minimal. Most patients can resume normal activities the same or next day.Proper aftercare ensures optimal healing:

Wound Care: Keep the area clean and dry as instructed, especially for the first 24-72 hours.
Dressing: Remove any dressing as advised by the doctor
Antibiotic Ointment: Application of a prescribed ointment may be recommended.
Suture Removal: Stitches are typically removed 5-10 days after the procedure at our Sydney clinic.
Avoid Pressure: Be mindful not to put pressure on the healing lobe.
No Earrings: Avoid wearing earrings until the doctor confirms healing is complete and re-piercing is safe (usually 3-6 months).
Laser Scar Treatment: Attend your complimentary laser session to minimise the scar's appearance.

How many treatments will I need?
Surgical repair of an enlarged piercing hole is a single-session procedure. Follow-up visits are for suture removal, healing checks, and the laser scar treatment.

How long after an Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair will I see results?
The hole closure is immediate post-surgery. You'll see the difference right away, although sutures will be present. Initial healing takes place over the first week. The final cosmetic result, with scar maturation, develops over subsequent weeks and months.

How long do the results last from an Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair session?
Surgical repair provides a permanent closure of the enlarged hole. Once healed, the area should remain repaired. If re-pierced, avoiding very heavy earrings is advisable to prevent future stretching.

What is the typical cost of an Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair?
Surgical repair of an enlarged piercing hole typically involves techniques similar to repairing a simple tear. At Beauty By Doctor in Sydney, this procedure generally falls under our 'Simple Tear Repair' cost structure:

Simple Tear Repair (one earlobe): $1100
Simple Tear Repair (both earlobes): $1900

Some clinics may offer slightly lower pricing specifically for single enlarged hole repairs if significantly less complex than a full tear. However, our pricing reflects the comprehensive service including Dr Jones' expertise, the surgical procedure, local anaesthetic, follow-up care, and the valuable addition of complimentary laser scar removal.

Repairing enlarged piercing holes for cosmetic reasons is not covered by Medicare or private health insurance. We provide a clear cost during your consultation.

Does Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair work well in conjunction with any other complementary treatments?
The surgical repair (lobuloplasty) is the definitive treatment for a noticeably enlarged hole. The key complementary treatment we provide is the complimentary laser scar removal session, which helps ensure the minimal scar fades optimally.
For general earlobe thinning or volume loss (often accompanying stretched holes), dermal fillers might be considered as an adjunct treatment after surgical repair and healing, or as a standalone for very minor deflation, but they do not repair the hole itself.

Why Choose Beauty By Doctor for Enlarged Piercing Hole Repair in Sydney?
For those in Sydney, Bondi, or Bondi Junction seeking to fix ear piercing hole Sydney , Beauty By Doctor offers:

Precision and Experience: Dr Jones has over 10 years of experience and has performed over 300 earlobe repairs, ensuring meticulous technique even for smaller repairs.
Definitive Solutions: We prioritise surgical repair for enlarged holes, providing a lasting structural fix.
Enhanced Aesthetics: Our complimentary laser scar removal helps achieve the best possible cosmetic outcome.
Patient Comfort: Procedures are quick, performed under local anaesthetic with minimal downtime.
Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront costs are provided for your procedure.

Restore Your Earlobe Appearance
Enlarged piercing holes don't have to be permanent. Expert surgical repair can restore a neat appearance and allow you to wear earrings comfortably again.

Contact Beauty By Doctor today to schedule your consultation with Dr Jones at our Sydney clinic. Learn more about enlarged piercing hole repair (earlobe surgery or lobuloplasty) and how we can help. We serve patients from Bondi, Bondi Junction, and across the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area.