What is the Best Procedures if I Want 2 Get my Ear Repeirced After Keloid Removal?

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-Had keloid removed. -Got steroid injections. -Really want it peirced again. -Have scar from surgery on back of earlobe. -Never heard of clip ons for guys. -HELP!!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You certainly will have to accept the risk of a recurrent keloid. In many instances, it is my opinion, htat tis is related to a metal allergy so you may want to consider a pure metal such as gold.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Keloids are another major reason to undergo earlobe repair if there is a keloid scar nodule that has developed in the earlobe or ear cartilage rim. We use a combination of lasers, injections, and keloid surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloids and hypertrophic scars
are common problems with piercings and gauged plugs.  They can be excised, treated with
lasers,  injections of kenalog and 5fu.
Pressure clips are sometimes useful during the healing process. Unfortunately,
there is some tendency for recurrence. Consider clips

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Keloids of the earlobe are the product of the genetically directed healing mechanism in that part of the body - the earlobe.  Repiercing is likely to result in another keloid and I would strongly advise you against it.

Elizabeth Slass Lee, MD · Answer

The short answer is, repiercing is likely to cause keloids no matter what procedure is done. You body has demonstrated that it responds to the minor injury of piercing by forming the scar tumors know as keloids. If you have had these removed and healed well, consider yourself lucky and don't pierce again.

What is the Best Procedures if I Want 2 Get my Ear Repeirced After Keloid Removal?

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Answer: If you have had keloids of your lobes, don't get them repierced!

Answer: If you have had keloids of your lobes, don't get them repierced!

Answer: If you have had keloids once, you are probably going to get them again.

Answer: If you have had keloids once, you are probably going to get them again.

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What is the Best Procedures if I Want 2 Get my Ear Repeirced After Keloid Removal?

Answers (10)

Answer: If you have had keloids of your lobes, don't get them repierced!

Answer: If you have had keloids of your lobes, don't get them repierced!

Answer: If you have had keloids once, you are probably going to get them again.

Answer: If you have had keloids once, you are probably going to get them again.

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