Markham, Ontario · Physician-performed

Earlobe Repair in Markham

Restore torn, stretched, or aging earlobes with surgical repair or hyaluronic acid filler to improve shape, volume, and symmetry. Personalized treatment options help rejuvenate the appearance of the earlobes and support comfortable earring wear.

Price

from $350

Appointment

45 minutes

Performed by

Dr. Mazzuca, MD

Location

Markham, ON

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Quick answer

Earlobe repair in Markham at Dr. Monique Mazzuca Aesthetics starts at from $350 and is performed personally by a licensed physician (MD, CCFP) in a 45-minute appointment. Torn, split or stretched piercings are repaired with a minor surgical procedure under local anaesthetic, and thin, deflated or drooping earlobes can be restored with a small amount of hyaluronic acid filler. Surgical repair closes the lobe on the day; sutures are typically removed in about one to two weeks, the scar softens over several months, and re-piercing is usually possible after the lobe has fully healed. Filler gives an immediate result that typically lasts many months. New patients start with the $50 Comprehensive Aesthetic Consultation.

What earlobe repair is

The earlobe is a small pad of skin and soft fatty tissue with no cartilage, which is why it stretches, tears and thins more easily than the rest of the ear. Years of heavy earrings, a sudden pull from a child, a sweater or a phone, and gauges or stretched piercings can all leave the lobe elongated or split. With age, the lobe also loses volume and can look flat, wrinkled and droopy, so that even light earrings tilt forward.

Earlobe repair restores the shape of the lobe. Dr. Mazzuca uses two approaches, often in combination:

• Surgical repair for torn, split and stretched piercings. This is a minor in-office procedure under local anaesthetic.
• Hyaluronic acid filler for thin, deflated or aging earlobes, and for lobes where the piercing hole has elongated but not torn through, to add support and volume.

How each approach works

Surgical repair. A torn earlobe does not heal back together on its own, because the edges of the tear become lined with skin. To repair it, Dr. Mazzuca numbs the lobe, removes a very thin strip of that skin lining along the edges of the tear to create fresh wound edges, and then brings the edges together with fine sutures so that they heal as one. The repair is designed to restore a natural contour along the bottom of the lobe and to place the scar where it is least noticeable. An elongated piercing hole that has not fully torn can be treated the same way.

Filler. Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like substance found naturally in the skin. A small amount is injected into the soft tissue of the lobe to restore plumpness, smooth fine wrinkling and give the piercing more tissue to sit in, so that earrings hang straighter. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with an enzyme if needed; see filler dissolving.

Earlobe repair in Markham: what it treats

Common reasons patients book earlobe repair:

• A complete split, where the earring has torn through the bottom of the lobe.
• A partial tear or elongated hole, where the piercing has stretched into a slit and earrings slip or sit too low.
• Stretched or gauged piercings that a patient wants closed. Smaller gauges can often be repaired in the office; very large gauges may need more complex reconstruction, and Dr. Mazzuca will tell you if a referral to a plastic surgeon is more appropriate.
• Age-related thinning and sagging, where the lobe looks deflated and earrings droop forward.
• Asymmetry between the two earlobes.

Keloids (thick, raised scars that grow beyond the original wound) on the earlobe are a different problem that needs a separate assessment. Lumps, cysts and growths on the ear are also assessed individually; see skin tag and mole removal for other minor procedures offered at the clinic.

How much earlobe repair costs in Markham

Earlobe repair with Dr. Mazzuca is from $350, booked as a 45-minute appointment. The final price depends on whether one or both ears are treated, whether the repair is surgical, filler or a combination, and how complex the tear or stretch is. It is confirmed at your assessment before anything is done. New patients begin with the $50 Comprehensive Aesthetic Consultation (30 minutes), or a $20 virtual consultation if you are outside the Markham area; sending clear photos of both earlobes helps with planning.

Earlobe repair is generally considered cosmetic and is not covered by OHIP.

Who it is for, and who should wait

Good candidates are healthy adults with a torn, split, stretched or thinning earlobe who want a neater shape and, often, to wear earrings comfortably again. Patients with a recent tear are usually advised to let the area settle and any irritation heal before repair.

Dr. Mazzuca will review your history and may postpone or advise against treatment if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding, as elective procedures and filler are usually deferred;
• have an infection, an inflamed piercing or a skin condition affecting the earlobe;
• have a personal history of keloids or thick scarring, which increases the risk of a keloid forming on the repair and needs a careful discussion first;
• have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that cannot safely be paused;
• have had an allergic reaction to local anaesthetic, or, for filler, to hyaluronic acid products or lidocaine;
• have poorly controlled diabetes or another condition that slows wound healing.

Smoking slows healing and increases the risk of a poor scar, so stopping for a few weeks around a surgical repair is advised. Tell Dr. Mazzuca about all medications and supplements, including aspirin, fish oil and vitamin E, which can increase bruising.

What the appointment is like

1. Assessment. Dr. Mazzuca examines both earlobes, discusses the shape you want and whether you plan to re-pierce, and confirms the approach and price.
2. Preparation. Earrings are removed and the area is cleansed. For surgical repair, the ear is prepared with antiseptic and draped.
3. Numbing. For surgery, a small amount of local anaesthetic is injected into the lobe. This stings for a few seconds, and then the lobe is numb. For filler, the product typically contains lidocaine for comfort.
4. Treatment. A surgical repair usually takes 15 to 30 minutes per ear. Filler takes a few minutes per ear.
5. Dressing and instructions. A light dressing or ointment is applied after surgery, and you leave with written aftercare and, where needed, a date for suture removal.

The visit is booked for 45 minutes. Most patients drive themselves home and return to work the same or next day.

Healing and results

After surgical repair, the lobe is closed on the day. Mild swelling and tenderness are normal for a few days. Non-dissolving sutures are typically removed in about one to two weeks. The scar starts out pink and slightly firm and usually softens and fades over several months; earlobe scars tend to heal well, but everyone scars differently and a fine line will remain. A small notch at the bottom edge can occasionally form as the scar contracts and, if it does, can often be refined later.

After filler, the result is visible immediately, with mild swelling for a day or two. Because the earlobe moves very little, filler there often lasts longer than in more mobile areas, typically many months, although it varies between patients and products. It can be topped up when the lobe starts to look thin again.

A repaired earlobe is not stronger than a normal one. Heavy earrings and accidental pulls can tear it again, so lighter earrings and care with clothing, hair and children's hands help protect the result.

Re-piercing and wearing earrings again

Most patients want to wear earrings again, and planning for that starts at the assessment. In general:

• The lobe needs to be fully healed before re-piercing. This is usually no sooner than six to eight weeks after surgical repair, and often longer; Dr. Mazzuca will advise based on how your lobe heals.
• A new piercing is usually placed in healthy tissue slightly away from the scar line, rather than directly through it.
• Choose lighter earrings, and avoid heavy or dangling styles for everyday wear. Supportive earring backs can help distribute weight.
• Filler can be done before or after a new piercing; Dr. Mazzuca will advise on timing.

Side effects and risks

Earlobe repair is a minor procedure with a good safety profile, but every procedure carries some risk. Expected, temporary effects are swelling, bruising, tenderness and a little oozing from the suture line in the first day or two.

Less common risks of surgical repair include infection, the wound separating before it heals, a visible or slightly raised scar, a small notch at the edge of the lobe, asymmetry between the two ears, and a keloid or thickened scar, particularly in patients with a history of them. For filler, possible effects include swelling, bruising, small lumps that can usually be massaged or dissolved, and rarely infection. As with any filler injection, there is a very small risk of the product affecting a blood vessel; Dr. Mazzuca injects small volumes with careful technique, and hyaluronic acid can be dissolved if a problem is suspected. Contact the clinic promptly if you notice increasing pain, spreading redness, warmth, discharge, colour change of the skin or fever.

Aftercare

• After surgical repair: keep the area clean and dry for the first 24 to 48 hours, then clean gently as instructed and apply the recommended ointment.
• Avoid sleeping on the treated side for the first few days, and be careful with phones, headphones, glasses arms and pulling clothes over your head.
• Avoid swimming, hot tubs and saunas until the wound has healed and sutures are out.
• Do not wear earrings in the repaired lobe until Dr. Mazzuca has cleared you.
• Use acetaminophen for discomfort if needed.
• Once healed, protect the scar from strong sun for several months to help it fade.
• After filler: avoid pressing or massaging the lobes, heavy earrings, and strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Mild swelling settles within a day or two.

Surgical repair vs filler and other options

Option	What it does	Where it fits
Surgical repair	Removes the skin lining of the tear and sutures the lobe closed	Complete splits, partial tears, elongated holes and smaller stretched piercings; permanent closure with a fine scar
Hyaluronic acid filler	Adds volume and support to the soft tissue of the lobe	Thin, deflated or drooping lobes and mild elongation; immediate; lasts many months; can be dissolved
Surgery plus filler	Closes a tear and then restores volume	Patients with both a tear and age-related thinning
Earring support patches and backs	Adhesive patches or larger backs that spread the weight of earrings	A temporary measure for a stretched hole; does not repair a tear
Plastic surgery referral	More complex reconstruction	Very large gauges, significant tissue loss or complex keloids

The same hyaluronic acid fillers Dr. Mazzuca uses for the face are described on the dermal filler page.

Why patients choose a physician for earlobe repair

At this clinic the person assessing you and the person treating you are the same person, and that person is a licensed physician. Dr. Mazzuca is an MD with CCFP certification in family medicine and additional training in cosmetic medicine, facial anatomy, women's health, and longevity medicine. Treatment is not delegated.

Her stated approach is to emphasise "subtle, elegant results that refresh rather than transform, using the least invasive treatments necessary to achieve safe, natural, and lasting outcomes."

Earlobe repair is a surgical procedure, however small, and doing it well depends on sterile technique, careful handling of the tissue and planning for the scar and a future piercing. Dr. Mazzuca performs the assessment, the local anaesthetic, the repair or filler and the follow-up herself, and she can recognise and manage complications such as infection or problem scarring, or refer you on when a more complex reconstruction is needed.

Booking, pricing and what happens next

Step	What it involves	Cost
1. Consultation	Facial and skin assessment, discussion of goals, customized plan	$50 (30 min)
2. Virtual option	Video consult if you are outside the Markham area	$20 (15 min)
3. Earlobe Repair	Treatment performed by Dr. Mazzuca	from $350 (45 minutes)

All appointments are booked online through the clinic's booking system, where current availability and pricing are shown before you confirm.

Serving Markham and the Greater Toronto Area

The clinic is located at 200 Cachet Woods Court, Suite 309 in the Cachet Woods area of Markham, near Woodbine Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive, with parking on site. Patients travel from Unionville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Stouffville, Thornhill, North York, Scarborough and the wider GTA. If you are outside the area, a virtual consultation is available before you commit to an in-person visit.

Frequently asked questions

Every treatment on this page is booked through Dr. Mazzuca's secure online system. New patients begin with a consultation; returning patients can book the treatment directly.

Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Monique Mazzuca, MD, CCFP. Last reviewed 2026-08-07.

This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for an in-person assessment. Results vary between patients, and every treatment carries risks that are reviewed with you before you consent. Suitability is determined by Dr. Mazzuca at your consultation.

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