Published by Dr MIguel Fernadez Calderón: 20/03/2025
With the passage of time, the use of very heavy earrings or because of an injury, people may have problems with the way their earlobes look. The good news is that this can be easily solved through a procedure called lobuloplasty. If you are a candidate for this type of surgery, it is important that you know how much lobuloplasty costs before making a decision.
What is Lobuloplasty?
Lobuloplasty or earlobe repair surgery, is a minor surgery performed to repair the earlobe. It is a procedure that can last between 30 and 40 minutes, which requires local anaesthesia and does not require medical leave or rest, only requires avoiding physical activity and immersion in the sea or in the pool, during the postoperative period.
Objective of the procedure
A lobuloplasty is intended to reconstruct the earlobe when it has been broken, torn, elongated or deformed.
Unlike an otoplasty, which is a surgery to improve the shape of the ears, a lobuloplasty only focuses on correcting the lobe.
Common indications for Lobuloplasty
A surgery to correct the earlobe has a purely aesthetic purpose. It may be indicated when the patient's ear is broken, torn, elongated or deformed for various reasons, either by the use of very heavy earrings, the use of expanders or piercings or as a result of an accident.
Also because of aging, the skin tends to lose firmness, and the earlobe may appear very elongated or drooping, and in these cases lobuloplasty is also an excellent alternative.
Generally, it is a surgery that is performed on adults, while an otoplasty can be performed even on minors, if warranted.
Factors Influencing the Price of Lobuloplasty
Complexity of the case and lobe condition
If the earlobe is badly torn or deformed, the surgeon will have to spend more time and effort to correct the problem, which may increase the price of the surgery. Also, if the surgery is on only one ear, the cost is less than if it is on both ears.
Experience and reputation of the surgeon
The surgeon's capabilities, as well as the techniques he or she uses to perform the surgery to correct the earlobe, have an impact on the price. More experienced and recognized surgeons tend to charge higher rates. As well as those who use novel technologies to perform their procedures.
Geographic location of the clinic
Dental clinics located in urban centers charge more expensive services, because the cost of living in big cities is higher and therefore, services and materials are usually more expensive than in rural areas far from the cities, where cheaper prices can be obtained.
Services included in the price
Some clinics include in the price of a surgery the value of the initial consultation and postoperative consultations; however, there are others that do not, so in the latter case the price increases.
It is important to ask the surgeon or the medical center which services are included in the price to compare options and make a well-informed decision.
Lobuloplasty Average Prices
A lobuloplasty in Spain can cost between 300 and 600 euros, a single lobe, and between 600 and 1300 both. It should be remembered that the price may vary according to the factors mentioned above.
A reconstructive lobuloplasty for dilatations can cost between 300 and 800 euros per lobe, although in cases of patients with more severe dilatations, it is possible that this price may increase.
What is included in the price of a earlobe repair surgery?
Initial consultation and evaluation
The price of a lobuloplasty usually includes the surgeon's initial evaluation, in which the physician will verify the patient's general health and plan the procedure.
Surgical procedure
Obviously, the cost of the surgical procedure itself is included in the price of a lobuloplasty. As well as the anesthesia, which is usually local. This type of surgery is ambulatory, so it does not require hospitalization.
Postoperative controls
Visits to follow up the recovery process, as well as consultation to remove the stitches, are usually included.
Keep in mind that this is a quick recovery facial surgery, such as otoplasty or bichectomy.
Medication and materials needed
The medical material is usually included in the total price of a lobuloplasty. However, medications needed for the postoperative period, whether painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs, are not.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lobuloplasty Price
Does the price vary if it is a dilation reconstruction?
Yes, indeed the price of a reconstructive lobuloplasty in patients with dilatations is higher than that of a basic lobuloplasty. This is because a dilatation can cause extensive damage to the earlobe, and this makes the procedure more complex. In these cases there is more tissue to reconstruct and specialized surgical techniques must be applied to achieve a successful result.
Are there any additional costs not included in the initial price?
As mentioned before, the price of prescription medications after surgery is not included in the initial price. In addition, if complications arise or revision surgery must be performed, this would be an additional expense.
It is also possible, that the patient may need a skin graft, if the earlobe is badly torn or broken, and there is not enough skin in the area to close the opening. This would be an additional procedure. As well, if the patient wishes to have additional surgery to improve the overall shape and appearance of their ears, the price of an otoplasty would be an extra amount.
If you are interested in this procedure because your lobe is broken, torn or deformed, and you have doubts about how much a Lobuloplasty costs, consult with one of our experienced surgeons, so you can decide what is best for you.
