| Women and men wear jewelery in their ears to enhance their natural appearance. Rings and other pieces have adorned ears since the ancient days. All types of parts are pierced to better hold these items in place. Sadly, minor weight or injury can pull through tissue and rip it in half. A small tear in the lobe leaves a notch in the smooth continuous edge of the ear. This unsightly defect is generally extremely visible and difficult to cover with hair. |
| What is really torn? Do I need split earlobe repair? The soft ear lobe consists of both skin and fat. Other portions of the ear contain cartilage adding structural capabilities. Because the tissue in the region of the cartilage is thin, contour irregularities of the flesh are detected with ease. Recreating the fragile shape of underlying cartilage adds complexity to reconstruction procedures. |
While, unpierced ears are less likely to tear, this is no reason to avoid piercings altogether. Tiny wires that hold jewelry can easily tear through tissue when yanked or with enough pressure in general. Around young children? Be careful to take your earrings out before you encounter damage. Young children love to grab jewelry and pull on it. Larger hoops and bigger jewels are more easily taken by their hands. Tiny posts are not likely targets but can still cause irritation.
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