Earlobe Repair
Earlobe Repair | Recovery Milestones and Aftercare
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Recovery Milestones and Aftercare
What is the recovery process after earlobe repair, and when are sutures removed?
#Recovery is rapid and straightforward; sutures are typically removed between 7 and 10 days, and desk work can resume immediately.
What this means for you
Patients keep the earlobe clean and dry for the first 48 hours. After two days, gentle hair washing with mild shampoo is permitted, followed by drying and applying a prescribed antibiotic ointment. Strenuous contact sports should be avoided for two weeks to prevent accidental ear trauma.
Care and next steps
The suture line appears as a fine pink hairline that gradually matures into a near-invisible pale mark over the next few months.
Medically Authored & Reviewed:Dr. Vishal Purohit, MBBS, MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)•RMC Reg. 28041/14185•Last Reviewed: October 2026
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