Split ear lobe

[TASSNY]

My ear is just about to split f after wearing heavy earrings for a long period of time. I have stopped wearing any since to prevent it from splitting fully. I have researched into it and it seems that the only way of getting it fixed is to have it surgically repaired - which involves costings. From my findings, it appears to be quite common. Has anyone experienced this? if so, is there another way that I can get my ear back to normal? Is my ear going to stay split for the rest of my life?
I'd appreciate any comments that you may have.

[chicklin]

I would imagine that surgery would be the only way to repair this.