[Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon] How to Get Rid of Ear Keloids at Once - Non-Surgical Treatment / Sinchon Station Dermatology

When a hard, lump-like scar is felt on the earlobe or helix, the first question many people ask is whether it can be removed without surgery. To answer directly, there are reported cases where ear keloids can be precisely refined using laser excision rather than incisional surgery.

Hello. This is Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon, your skin doctor. Today, we will summarize how we approach and treat ear keloid scars caused by piercings or earrings, focusing on frequently asked questions in the examination room.

Keloids are scars that form when collagen is produced excessively during the wound healing process, extending beyond the original wound area and becoming firm and raised. The ear is a part of the body where a small irritation, such as a piercing hole, can easily become the starting point.

Surprisingly, many people develop keloids that feel like lumps on their earlobes or helix due to piercings or earrings. They want to remove them but worry about new scars if they undergo surgery, and many find Triamcinolone Scar Injection burdensome due to pain and the need for multiple repetitions.

Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon offers a method to treat ear keloids and piercing keloids with laser procedures without incisional surgery. This method involves laser excision of the firm, protruding keloid scar area.

The equipment used is the Ultrapulse Encore laser. This is an ear keloid laser excision procedure that precisely excises the protruding keloid area with a very fine 0.2mm laser beam, minimizing damage to surrounding skin tissue.

The two methods have fundamentally different approaches. Which method is more suitable depends on the size, location, and thickness of the scar, so a judgment after consultation is necessary.

Laser excision plays a role in reducing prominent lumps, while injections help suppress recurrence and manage flatness. Sometimes, both are planned together. If you are curious about which combination is right for your scar, please inquire about ear keloid treatment options via chat consultation.

Approaching ear keloids with an understanding of skin structure is important. Five dermatologists at Yonsei Star Dermatology Sinchon, with 20 years of scar treatment expertise, are in charge of treatment. More details can be found in the video below.

After laser excision, it is advisable to pay attention to a few things during the recovery process. Please refer to the following:

• Do not touch or scratch the treated area with your hands.
• Consistently apply ointment and maintain dressing as instructed by the medical staff.
• If a scab forms, do not force it off; let it fall off naturally.
• Reduce exposure to UV rays and be mindful of sun protection if pigmentation is a concern.
• If swelling or redness persists for a long time, visit the clinic to check the progress.

Ear keloids, like cosmetic surgery scars or surgical scars, require consideration of the possibility of recurrence. Planning post-excision care can help with follow-up management.

For ear keloids, in addition to surgery, there are options such as Surgical Scar Revision, laser excision, or injection treatment, which can be chosen according to the scar's characteristics. Even for the same keloid, the thickness and location vary from person to person, so direct examination is the most accurate way to determine the appropriate treatment.

If you are contemplating treatment methods, we recommend asking us first rather than searching alone.

Chief Director Lee Sang-joo (MD, PhD, Yonsei University College of Medicine and Graduate School, completed dermatology residency at Severance Hospital, President of the Korean Dermatological Association) Chief Director Lee Sang-joo's Profile First Published 2022-11-25 / Last Reviewed 2026-06-16

Treatment results and recovery processes may vary by individual, and accurate diagnosis and treatment direction should be determined through consultation with medical staff.