Keloid Earlobe Removal NYC – My Most Challenging Case
By Dr. Gary Jayne Rothfeld – 629 Park Ave, NYC
The Patient's Struggle
After 5 failed surgeries elsewhere, the patient came to me with a large, painful keloid on her earlobe. He was looking for a permanent solution—not just another attempt.
Cold Steel Excision – No Sutures
I performed cold steel excision, not laser or electrosurgery, which can cause heat trauma. I sculpted the earlobe cleanly—no sutures. Sutures create tension, and tension leads to recurrence.
Weekly Steroid Injections (6 Weeks)
Post-op, I administered intralesional steroid injections every week for 6 weeks to suppress fibroblast activity and stop the keloid from reforming.
Cordran Tape – Nightly for 1 Year
He used Cordran steroid tape nightly for a full year to maintain anti-inflammatory pressure. It worked. But years later, Cordran became unaffordable.
Silicone Sheeting – The Affordable Backup
Now he uses silicone scar sheets, nightly. They're widely available and still effective in suppressing abnormal collagen production.
Absolute Post-Op Rules
Even perfect surgery can fail if trauma returns.
Avoid these to prevent recurrence:
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No earrings. Not studs. Not clip-ons. Not even “hypoallergenic.”
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No cosmetic jewelry — heavy or metal-plated items irritate the scar bed.
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No motorcycle or bicycle helmets — straps cause microtrauma.
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No headphones or tight hats.
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No touching, pressure, or friction to the earlobe.
Even a single bump or post can trigger a keloid within 24 hours.
Long-Term Results
Years later, the result is perfect:
✔ No recurrence
✔ No scar
✔ No pain
The patient followed every rule—and the body responded.
Why Choose Dr. Gary Jayne Rothfeld for Keloid Earlobe Removal in NYC?
I’ve treated the most complex keloid cases in NYC for 40 years.
✔ No lasers
✔ No stitches
✔ No guesswork
✔ Just results
📍Visit Me at 629 Park Ave, NYC
📞 Call or Text: 212-644-4484
✉️ Email: info@nycdermatologist.com
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