J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  2003 Jul;30(4):520-522.

Treatment of Hypertrophic Scar on Earlobe using Magnetics

• Chang CH
• Choi SH
• Seo SW
• Song JY

Abstract

Ear piercing is one of the most frequently performed esthetic operations. However, complications of this procedure such as getting an infection, a foreign body within the wound, can lead to excessive tension which may develop into a hypertrophic scar. Treatment of a hypertrophic scar needs compression but it is difficult to do so with the earlobe. To be effective, a compression device must be uniformed, adjustable, easy to apply, removeable, clean, made from an inert material, light in weight, inexpensive, easy to make, and cosmetically acceptable. We have experienced 47 patients with hypertrophic scars on their earlobes complicated from ear piercing. We thought that using magnetic discs would be the best method for this problem; we were right. Ever since, we have been using magnetic discs for the treatment of hypertrophic scars on earlobes and the results have been satisfying.

Keyword

Hypertrophic scar; Compression device; Magnetic discs

MeSH Terms

Body Piercing
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic*
Foreign Bodies
Humans
Wounds and Injuries