Should I wear pressure earring on top part of my ear? I am having a fairly large keloid removed in a month.

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Is it recommended to wear a pressure earring on the top part of the ear? How long do i wait before putting the earring on?

Jeremy S. Hurren, BSc, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

You should follow the advice of the surgeon who is carrying out your surgery. Pressure earrings can be used to treat keloids. But if surgery is already planned pressure treatment would usually be started after surgery not before.Best wishes

Genevieve F. Caron, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,
A pressure earring may be used by some surgeon after the removal, however i don't see the advantage of using it before. Cortisone infection may be consider to soften the keloid.
Best wishes
Dr Genevieve F Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

Elliot W. Jacobs, MD · Answer

You need not wear a pressure earring on the normal part of your ear.  Oftentimes, your surgeon will recommend a pressure earring on the operated area of your ear but only after the surgery has been performed.Elliot Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City

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