Among face structures, the ear lobe is particularly important. It is particularly essential due to the widespread habit of piercing it in order to wear earrings in various areas of the world.

Skin and fat make up the ear lobe. It does not have any thick cartilage like the rest of the ear. As a result, perforating an ear lobe is simple. The piercing of the ear lobe for the purpose of wearing jewellery is common in many cultures. Ear lobe piercing increases the risk of ear lobe rupture. While some ear lobe injuries heal on their own, many others require medical treatment. The majority of the time, ear lobe repair is required as a result of damage caused by heavy earrings or other types of jewellery. It might be due to someone (usually a youngster) yanking on the earlobe/earring in some circumstances.