I had earlobe reconstruction surgery about 3-4 months ago. As I massaged my right earlobe with Bio oil I believed a scab uncovered and it opened up the cut. So I stopped massaging for a couple of weeks and the scab got covered again. Then again after I massaged it the wound was open. Now how do I get rid of this? Sea Salt Soak my earlobe?
March 20, 2015
Answer: Healing wound on earlobe I would try using some Aquaphor ointment on the small wound on your earlobe. This should allow it to heal without a scab forming.
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March 20, 2015
Answer: Healing wound on earlobe I would try using some Aquaphor ointment on the small wound on your earlobe. This should allow it to heal without a scab forming.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Wound after scar massage There are several potential causes for this wound after earlobe reconstruction. It may be purely mechanical, related to massage of an immature scar, or potentially from extrusion of a resorbable suture. When dissolving sutures are placed superficially, they may spit out through the incision a few weeks or months following surgery prior to resorption. Infection should also be ruled out. I recommend applying Vaseline twice daily to promote moist wound healing, avoidance of scar massage until well-healed, and scheduling follow up with your plastic surgeon for a clinical examination.Best, Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Wound after scar massage There are several potential causes for this wound after earlobe reconstruction. It may be purely mechanical, related to massage of an immature scar, or potentially from extrusion of a resorbable suture. When dissolving sutures are placed superficially, they may spit out through the incision a few weeks or months following surgery prior to resorption. Infection should also be ruled out. I recommend applying Vaseline twice daily to promote moist wound healing, avoidance of scar massage until well-healed, and scheduling follow up with your plastic surgeon for a clinical examination.Best, Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
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