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Cheap Keloid Removal
asked 1 year ago by jds125su in Hoover, AL
Latest answer by Michael A. Fiorillo, MD
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Tags: ears, cheap, keloid scar
Im 18 years old i have extremely embarassing keloids for 3 years after getting my ears peirced.They way they are hidden beacuse I have long Dread locks. I have been getting steroid shots but they dont work. They Dr. said he could cut them off but it would be $500 per ear which is expensive and painful. Is there a cheaper method to remove them? If so please help, thnx
3 answers to Cheap Keloid Removal
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Keloid scar removal is not cheap or simple
Removal of a keloid scar on the earlobe reflects a genetic pattern of healing. Steroid injections and a compression earring are effective for some, though many will also need surgery to reduce the mass of the scar, and a plan to prevent recurrence. Remember you just pierced your ear to get into the mess. We have found a short course of superficial radiation treatment to be effective after removal. Not cheap or simple, but effective.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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No "Cheap" Answer
The best way to resolve your problem is to cut them out. Your doctor will numb your ear with local anesthesia and you should not feel any pain after that process. You should prepare yourself for this procedure by purchasing compression earrings to prevent them from reoccuring after the corrective surgery. $500 is a very fair fee for this service.
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Keloids Are a Vexing Problem
Unfortunately, keloids are difficult to treat, with a roughly 50% recurrence rate regardless of modality of treatment. Keloids represent an abnormal healing response, with the initial scar growing beyond its natural boundaries in a botyroid (grape-like) fashion. Most forms of treatment will involve several intralesional injections of a potent steroid and/or other forms of anti-inflammatory agent, followed by excision. Some advocate postoperative radiation to the site...
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