Piercing hole repair in Vienna
In brief
To repair a piercing hole, Dr. Handl closes the site with a fine suture, so that only an inconspicuous scar remains. The procedure takes 30 to 45 minutes and is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. You can go out in public again straight away; sport is possible the next day. Prices start at €900.
- Medical review
- This text was medically reviewed by our team on 5 October 2026
- Specialist for this treatment:
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Dr. Markus-Johannes Handl
- Cost:
- from €900
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At a glance
- Location
- Practice
- Outpatient or inpatient
- outpatient
- Duration of the treatment
- 30 – 45 minutes
- Type of anaesthesia
- local anaesthesia
- Scars
- inconspicuous scars
- Desk work / office work
- the patient can leave the clinic after a short time
- Sport
- the next day
- Check-ups
- stitch removal
Piercing hole removal
Closing piercing holes in Vienna
The ring in the eyebrow, the piercing in the nose – what seemed cool and trendy at a young age often looks unprofessional and bothersome as an adult. While piercing holes in tissue covered by mucous membrane (tongue, nipple and intimate piercings) usually close by themselves once the jewellery is removed, nose piercings and upper or lower lip piercings have to be closed surgically.
These unwanted, usually small piercing holes can be removed well with a scalpel.
The skin tube that has formed along the narrow piercing channel after piercing is cut out completely. The narrow channel is then completely stitched up with a fine needle and thread. The thread dissolves by itself. An inconspicuous scar remains.
It is also possible to remove scars that have formed after a piercing hole has “grown closed”. Dr. Handl will be happy to advise you on this.
Dr. Handl also performs ear tunnel corrections; please find out about the procedure here.
On the day of treatment
The short procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia and takes about 30 minutes.
The skin tube that has formed along the narrow piercing channel after piercing is cut out completely.
The narrow channel is then completely stitched up with a fine needle and thread.
Preparation, risks and aftercare
Preparation
In the consultation, Dr. Handl looks at the piercing hole and discusses how the site can be closed as inconspicuously as possible. Remove the jewellery a few days beforehand and let any inflammation heal first. The short procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. After consulting us, avoid blood-thinning medication such as aspirin for one week beforehand.
Risks
The procedure under local anaesthesia is small. Bruising, swelling, infection and wound-healing problems are possible. In place of the piercing hole, a fine, usually inconspicuous scar remains. If you are predisposed, the scar can thicken or overgrow (keloid).
In the informed-consent consultation, Dr. Handl discusses all risks in detail and in relation to your personal situation.
Aftercare
After a short time, you can leave the practice and go out in public again straight away. Sport is possible again the next day. Depending on the suture material, the thread dissolves by itself or is removed at the check-up.
Care for the scar with a scar cream in the first weeks and protect it from direct sun, so that it heals as inconspicuously as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does piercing hole removal take?
It is a short procedure of about 30 minutes.
What are the risks of piercing hole removal?
The procedure is relatively low-risk. As with any other wound, the wound can become inflamed in a few individual cases. In the personal consultation, Dr. Handl takes the time to inform you about all the risks and answer any open questions.
How does piercing hole removal work?
The short procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. The skin tube that has formed along the narrow piercing channel after piercing is cut out completely. The narrow channel is then completely stitched up with a fine needle and thread. The thread dissolves by itself. An inconspicuous scar remains.
Is piercing hole removal painful?
It is a short procedure performed under local anaesthesia and is therefore usually hardly felt to be painful.
What should I bear in mind after piercing hole removal?
As a rule, you can go out in public again straight after the procedure. For optimal healing of the scar, Dr. Handl recommends using scar care products in the first weeks and protecting the scar from direct sunlight.
What scars or marks remain after piercing hole removal?
After removal, a fine scar remains, which is usually much less noticeable than a hole. For optimal healing of the scar, Dr. Handl recommends using scar care products in the first weeks and protecting the scar from direct sunlight.
Personal consultation
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