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Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2003;30(4):520-522.
Published online July 1, 2003.
Treatment of Hypertrophic Scar on Earlobe using Magnetics.
Choong Hyun Chang, Suk Hoon Choi, Sang Won Seo, Ji Young Song
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, School of Medicine, SungKyunKwan University, Seoul, Korea. eppeen@hanmail.net
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.
Keywords: Hypertrophic scar; Compression device; Magnetic discs
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