I currently have my ear stretchered to 3/4, and during the process I tore a few times my ears. While I did manage to tear my ears I never developed any hypertrophic/Kelly's scars. I know I am suseptable to these types of scars because I do have a few keloids. I am looking into ear lobe reconstruction and want to know if this type of scarring can be avoided by using something like silicon gel strips during or after the healing process?
Answer: If history of keloids in the past, recommend following up with keloid treatments after procedure 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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Answer: If history of keloids in the past, recommend following up with keloid treatments after procedure 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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January 21, 2017
Answer: Can keloid scarring be avoided after earlobe reconstruction? Thank you for sharing your question. Keloid formation can be treated in the early stages with silicone scar gels, silicone sheets, compression therapy, and cortisone injections. If you have torn your earlobes in the past and not suffered with the development of a keloid it is unlikely that you will with a reconstruction. Hope this helps.
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January 21, 2017
Answer: Can keloid scarring be avoided after earlobe reconstruction? Thank you for sharing your question. Keloid formation can be treated in the early stages with silicone scar gels, silicone sheets, compression therapy, and cortisone injections. If you have torn your earlobes in the past and not suffered with the development of a keloid it is unlikely that you will with a reconstruction. Hope this helps.
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January 20, 2017
Answer: Earlobe repair and history of keloids. Thanks for sharing. Keloids or Hypertrophic scars can occur in the earlobe especially in darker skin individuals. Some people are just more prone to it genetically. Sometimes removing a keloid can actual come back worse. There are precautions that can be taken to help minimize the chances but there are no guarantees. Certain sutures can be less reactive and injecting some mild steroid solution at the time of surgery and post operative silicone gel can all be helpful. Discuss with your surgeon and see what the possibilities are for you.
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January 20, 2017
Answer: Earlobe repair and history of keloids. Thanks for sharing. Keloids or Hypertrophic scars can occur in the earlobe especially in darker skin individuals. Some people are just more prone to it genetically. Sometimes removing a keloid can actual come back worse. There are precautions that can be taken to help minimize the chances but there are no guarantees. Certain sutures can be less reactive and injecting some mild steroid solution at the time of surgery and post operative silicone gel can all be helpful. Discuss with your surgeon and see what the possibilities are for you.
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February 14, 2017
Answer: Unlikely but not impossible so the answer is there is no guaranteed way to avoid keloids. If your ears have had multiple traumas already then they arte unlikely but they tend to occur late after injury and can progress indefinitely so even though you don't have any now there is no guarantee you won't get them months or years form now. Sorry for the news but hopefully that helps, Adam Goodwin
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February 14, 2017
Answer: Unlikely but not impossible so the answer is there is no guaranteed way to avoid keloids. If your ears have had multiple traumas already then they arte unlikely but they tend to occur late after injury and can progress indefinitely so even though you don't have any now there is no guarantee you won't get them months or years form now. Sorry for the news but hopefully that helps, Adam Goodwin
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February 7, 2017
Answer: Avoid keloid scars at the ear lobe If you do have a lot of stretched tissue at the ear lobe, that is a good for avoiding a keloid. Keloids frequently occur where there is quite a bit of tension on a scar line. Early scar checks are a good idea as a quick steroid injection may happen early on that could prevent a large keloid from forming. There are also pressure clips that can be worn and even look like earrings for prevention. Good luck to you!
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February 7, 2017
Answer: Avoid keloid scars at the ear lobe If you do have a lot of stretched tissue at the ear lobe, that is a good for avoiding a keloid. Keloids frequently occur where there is quite a bit of tension on a scar line. Early scar checks are a good idea as a quick steroid injection may happen early on that could prevent a large keloid from forming. There are also pressure clips that can be worn and even look like earrings for prevention. Good luck to you!
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