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.
Mohs is a technique to remove certain skin cancers pioneered by the late Dr. Frederic E. Mohs. This process allows minimal tissue removal compared to other surgical modalities of skin cancer treatment. In most cases the cure rate is…
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…
