I Have a Keloid on my Tongue?

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About two years ago I got my tongue pierced with no problems, a year ago I tore the piercing due to playing with it. I started to form a small keloid that slowly grew bigger. It stopped growing about four months ago but I'm afraid it might be getting bigger again. I now have a pea sized keloid around my piercing, what do I do?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It's possible that the growth on your tongue is a keloid, but it may just be a normal scar. I would recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon or oral surgeon to have your tongue examined. It's possible that a minor excision of the mass could be needed to remove it.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloids of the tongue are rare, but can occur.  Treatment should be started early to prevent functional problems with the tongue. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

I Have a Keloid on my Tongue?

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