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I have written a paper on repiercing after keloid surgery treatment and believe that it is feasible provided certain conditions are met.
If you have already had keloids removed, I would put your chances of getting another keloid after getting your ears pierced at greater than 75% chance. Clip ons would be a better and safer alternative.
This is a risky procedure in a patient with true keloids. I say true keloids because hypertrophic scars, secondary to metal reactions, is a frequent cause and commonly confused with keloids.
If you have previously been treated for keloids of the earlobes, it would be very imprudent (DUMB!) to have them repierced. The incidence of recurrence of keloids of the earlobes with repiercing may not be exactly 100% but it is extremely high - and not worth the attendant risks. It would be far more advisable to use clip on earrings if you must.
Repiercing is likely to produce regrowth of the keloid and is inadvisable. The keloid should be compressed with pressure earrings. These are sold in a variety of designs and, while not an ideal solution, are beneficial in assisting in the goal of preventing regrowth of the keloid as further surgery can result in additional scarring.
Although this is not the answer you are looking for, clip on earrings would be your best alternative.
I am assuming that your keloids were on the earlobe and were from previous piercing. So, given that you know how your body can react to piercing, WHY would you want to do it again?? Go with clip-ons!
I understand that you want your scar improved now and dont want to wait years until you have had children. You are young and want to look good now. The scars are depressed because of adhesion of the scar to the fascia of the muscle uner the scars. In addition, fat beneath the incisions was...
Sometimes scars on the lip can be improved with massage only. Sometimes and injection may be needed or a laser or actual surgical revision. You do have many options. Most scars improve over months to years so waiting it out may also be an option. But first, go see a dermatologist in your area...
It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the well-healed scar has been shown to...