Keloid Removal From The Ear
September 16th, 2011 Dr. PincusI recently performed reconstructive surgery on a patient who had very large keloids of the ears secondary to ear piercing. Keloids of the ear are fairly common in African American patients, though I have removed keloids and reconstructed ears in Caucasian patients, as well. What distinguishes a keloid from a hypertrophic scar is its extension beyond the area of injury into adjacent areas.
