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Procedure and Cost for Removing Keloid on Ear?

I have a keloid behind my ear and on top of my left ear. What treatment should I have get rid of them, and how much will it cost?

Asked 29 months ago by Chappie23 in chicago
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Cost of keloid treatment

The most cost effective treatment for your keloid will be one that minimizes the risk of the keloid coming back.  Be sure to find a doctor with experience in treating these. The specific cost will depend upon your geographic location, and complexity of the keloid that needs treatment.
Jeffrey Ellis, MD
Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
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Keloid treatment

Ear keloids can initially be managed with a series of injections with cortisone. If after the series of injections, the appearance of the keloids still is not to your satisfaction, excision can be considered. The recurrence rate of keloids after excision, however, can be quite high (50% or greater) although there are additional measures that can be taken to reduce that risk including application of special pressure earrings and continued injection of the surgical site after surgical... more
Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist
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Keloid procedure

Keloids can be challenging becuase they can recur.  Sometimes they are excised and injected with steroids repeatedly. Sometimes local radiation is needed after excision.  The fee can vary from region to regio so it is difficult to give you a fee quote.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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