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Can I repierce my ear after cyst removal?

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gracesaycellJul 1, 2016

I have recently had a cyst surgically removed from the back of my earlobe and was wondering if I could get it repierced and if so how long should I wait? Thanks

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS
Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day, MD, FACS
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Dr. Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Dr. Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS
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Answered on Jul 6, 2016
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Dr. Gina Chu, MD
Dr. Gina Chu, MD
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Answered on Jul 5, 2016
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Dr. Ernest Robinson, MD
Dr. Ernest Robinson, MD
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Dr. Quinton Chivers, MD, FRCS(C)
Dr. Quinton Chivers, MD, FRCS(C)
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