Can keloid scarring be avoided after ear lobe reconstruction?

January 17, 2017
Asked By:DES351625 in Mesa, AZ

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?

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January 20, 2017

Answer: Earlobe repair and history of keloids.

January 20, 2017

Answer: Earlobe repair and history of keloids.

February 14, 2017

Answer: Unlikely but not impossible

February 14, 2017

Answer: Unlikely but not impossible

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