There are multiple options that can impact earlobe damage, and below outlines several we commonly see from our NY earlobe repair patients, and which can assist you when looking to help prevent the need for of earlobe repair in the future: Avoid wearing heavy earrings for a long time periods. Remove earrings when using the telephone. Remove earrings at the hair salon. Be aware that small children and babies are attracted to earrings. Remove your earrings before removing upper clothing, like sweaters. Do not allow children to wear small or dangling earrings.