Corrected ears to be closer to the head. However, after the surgery an abnormality surfaced, and the surgeon identified it as a keloid. Consequently, he attempted a correction, discovering that it was, in fact, an issue with the cartilage. Nevertheless, he proceeded with the surgery in an...
I first had otoplasty done by an amazing plastic surgeon in Perth who always puts his patients first, and very happy with the results. I went back a few years later to have a minor adjustment. I would love my surgeon to perform another minor surgery to adjust them back more. I feel they are...
I'm considering getting an otoplasty but worried that I could get a keloid. I have a small keloid on my chest from chickenpox from 15 years ago. What are the chances I could get another keloid from otoplasty? I'm a 30 year old male of Indian origin. thanks
Does silicone scar tape such as "Mepitac Silicone Tape" work the same as silicone gel sheets for treating scars? Is it as effective? I'm having a keloid removed on my upper ear and I'm looking into purchasing silicone tape or sheets for treatment after. I planned to use the silicone sheets under...
I am female Caucasian I have two keloids on the tops of each ear this Friday I am getting them excised along with some upper ear reconstruction, my doctor thinks I have a good chance of them never coming back if he reduces tension also I will be wearing pressure earrings for a year or so anyways...
I'm planning on doing an ear pinning and reshaping surgery, however my surgeon told me that there is a chance for keloid to build up on my scar. How much of a chance is it? Is it too risky to do the surgery? And is there a way to avoid it/remove it?
I had otoplasty surgery years ago, around one year after my surgery i began to develop a keloid scar behind my right ear, it grew to a fair size before i began steroid injections. I then noticed a small one begin behind the left ear, which again, years after initial operation. I have ZERO...
I had otoplasty 4 months ago (permanent suture no cartilage removal) I had some complications. 1) After surgery I had a permanent suture eroding 2) All skin stitches removed at 19 days 3) Permanet suture removal @ 23 days. Doctor put a new one permanent suture in place and 1 skin stitch 4) 1...
I have a keloid that have many treatments has started to flatten. Unfortunately, as it regressed it also spread. It is now attached to the base of my ear (where the neck and ear meet). The actual scar doesn't bother me as much as the strange sensations i get at the connection as well as the...