Repairing a split earlobe is a straightforward procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia. It involves removing the split tract of skin and precisely approximating the edges to achieve the best contour and shape. Once fully healed and matured the scar will be barely noticeable and the area can be pierced again in 6-8 weeks.
Acne is the most common skin disease in the US. Letting it “run its course” may not always be the best approach as you can be left with scars, skin discolorations, etc. It is a common misconception that acne…
A keloid is an abnormal growth of scar tissue. The growth usually arises as a result of an insult to the skin and spreads beyond the limits of the original injury. Treatment can involve topical or intralesional steroids. Excision…
