You should be able to return to work or school immediately after earlobe repair surgery. There is little to no downtime involved with this procedure. However, you might experience some temporary tenderness, redness, and bruising.
Earlobe surgery comes with some activity restrictions to support proper healing and good cosmetic results. For example, you will need to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for four weeks. You will not be able to submerge your ear in a bathtub, pool, or hot tub for four to six weeks. Contact our surgeons if you have any questions about recovering from earlobe surgery.