Cleft (split) earlobe surgery

For the treatment of

Cleft (split) earlobe  

Commissioning position

This intervention is commissioned if the cleft earlobe was caused by direct trauma, not due to gradual change caused by wearing heavy earrings. Surgery should be performed as soon as clinically safe to do so after the trauma.  

Summary of rationale

Acquired clefts can develop due to prolonged traction from wearing heavy earrings over time, or due to trauma. Surgical repair is not always successful, and the earlobe is a site where poor scar formation is a recognised risk.  

References

information-for-commissioners-of-plastic-surgery-services.pdf (bapras.org.uk)   

Associated Pathways

There are no associated pathways.

Specialties

York - Ear, Nose and Throat

Places covered by

  • East Riding
  • Hull
  • North East Lincolnshire
  • North Lincolnshire
  • North Yorkshire
  • Vale of York
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Date created: 11/06/2025, 12:46
Last modified: 11/06/2025, 12:46
Date of review: 31/10/2027