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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.
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.
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.
Earlobe repair is a common procedure in our plastic surgery office. I employ a technique that involves removing the excess scar tissue and reapproximating the tissue planes in multiple layers to recontour the earlobe after gauges, torn earlobes, or stretched out earlobes. Sometimes, the same...
Thank you for your question. We have been seeing quite a few of these in the office. We can usually do this procedure in the office under local anesthesia. The patient returns to the office a week later for suture removal. The costs will vary geographically. Best to see a Board Cert...
