Will the Blowout From My Left Ear Grow Back Again After Removing it? (photo)

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Will the Blowout from my Left Ear Will Grow Back Again After It Had Been Remove??

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture.

	You have a keloid of the earlobe present. Excision of the keloid does carry the risk of recurrence. There are a variety of modalities of treatment after excision that may be helpful in preventing recurrence of the keloid. These modalities may include pressure, use of injected steroids, and/or radiation therapy.

	I would suggest in-person consultation with well experienced plastic surgeons in your area.

	Best wishes.

Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS · Answer

you appear to have a keloid. this needs to be excised and adjuvant treatment needs to be administered. multiple treatment options and combinations are possible.

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

The keloid that you have is treated with mutimodality therapy. I usually perform  surgical excision of the keloid within its margins (intralesional) followed by steroid injections. Most patients will require 2-3 injections six weeks apart. Compression therapy is also used There is still about 30-40% chance of recurrence.

	If the keloid comes back again then you will need excision and radiation treatment. The recurrence following this treatment is lower.

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