Can you get gauges after getting keloids surgically removed? And if you can, is silicon gauges the best type of earrings to get instead of any type of metal?
December 12, 2022
Answer: Recommended to get former keloid area treated before repiercing Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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December 12, 2022
Answer: Recommended to get former keloid area treated before repiercing Our office repairs earlobes after a traumatic tear of earrings, gauge piercings, or after a facelift in which the earlobes are stretched. Earlobe surgery is composed of several techniques that can either repair torn earlobes (split earlobes) or correct overly redundant earlobe tissue from piercings or genetics or stretching. Our HIDEF earlobe repair includes a recontouring of the earlobe contour using multi-layered sutures to reapproximate the curvature of the earlobe; while simultaneously restoring contour to the ear. In patients with pixie ears after facelift surgery, an alternate technique is used to reduce the dependance of the earlobe on the facelift flap. Facelift surgery can reshape the earlobe and this requires restoration. Sutures are usually taken out within 10 days and the wound is repierced in 4-6 weeks thereafter. Keloid scars must be addressed in patients with known history for scarring.
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Keloid Removal Thank you for your question! I suggest not getting gauges after keloid removal. Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
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July 19, 2019
Answer: Keloid Removal Thank you for your question! I suggest not getting gauges after keloid removal. Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
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May 14, 2019
Answer: Can I get gauges after successful treatment of keloids? Most surgeons including myself would tell you not to get another gauge placed into an earlobe that once had a keloid removed. You might be able to have them gauged again without any issues, or the keloid may recur even worse than before.Best wishes
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May 14, 2019
Answer: Can I get gauges after successful treatment of keloids? Most surgeons including myself would tell you not to get another gauge placed into an earlobe that once had a keloid removed. You might be able to have them gauged again without any issues, or the keloid may recur even worse than before.Best wishes
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