The procedure is fast and virtually painless, lasting only about an hour or less and typically involving a local anesthesia to numb the area. While performing earlobe repair surgery, Dr. Wali is careful to keep as much tissue as possible, preserving the natural bulkiness of the lobe and creating a shorter operation scar. In order to maintain a natural restoration, Dr. Wali cuts the excess tissue in a Z shaped pattern known as a Z-plasty. The Z-plasty of the excess ear tissue maintains symmetry of the earlobe and matches original shape and curvature.

Following the procedure patients are left with a natural looking and fully functioning earlobe that can maintain piercings. The recovery time for patients is almost instantaneous by the end of surgery, with most patients reporting no pain at all following surgery. No dressing around the ears is necessary after surgery and the patients can return to their normal activities immediately.