I have a keloid bubble on my left earlobe. (It's really small, about 0.23inch) It's been about 8months. I had steroid injections about 4-5times in June and July but it grew back to that size after a while. I'd like to surgically remove it. How much is it approximately to get a surgery?
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Hello,
We need to see and also preferably feel the scar to determine whether or nor scar revision might be helpful.
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John Di Saia MD
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4 months is too early to judge. This pink and wide description will likely get better. At this time I would consider silicone gel to the area for the next 6 months or a year to see if that helps. Silicone gel is one of the only options that have been shown to make a significant difference based...
