Do you have a hard lump or thick scar on your ear that just won’t go away?
You may be dealing with a keloid scar—a type of scar that keeps growing well beyond the original injury. Keloids can feel uncomfortable, look unsightly, and in many cases, keep growing unless treated properly.

At Dr Finbar’s Skin Clinic, we offer a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plan to remove ear keloids and reduce the risk of them coming back.

Why Do Keloids Happen?

Keloids form when the body’s wound healing process goes into overdrive. Instead of forming a neat, flat scar, the tissue keeps growing—forming a raised, sometimes itchy or painful lump. This can occur after piercings, cuts, burns, or even spontaneously.

Our 3-Step Treatment Approach

Treating keloids successfully requires more than just removing them. That’s why we use a combined treatment plan that significantly lowers the risk of recurrence.

Here’s what we do:

1. Careful surgical removal using a precise technique called electro-dissection.

2. Anti-scar steroid injections to calm the tissue response.

3. Compression magnets to flatten the scar and keep it flat during healing.

When all three steps are used together, the chance of the keloid returning drops to just 1 in 10 (10%). In contrast, surgery alone has a recurrence rate of up to 50%.

What to Expect: Step-by-Step

1. First Appointment

• We assess the keloid and discuss your treatment plan.

• A small steroid injection is given to start softening the tissue.

• You'll receive a link to order special compression magnets for post-op care.
  👉 Order your magnets early here

2. Surgery Appointment (2–4 weeks later)

• The keloid is removed using electrocautery.

• Please remove all earrings, piercings, jewellery, and makeup before your appointment.

3. After Surgery

• Use the provided antibiotic ointment twice daily for 7 days.

• Avoid swimming, saunas, or hot tubs until the area is fully healed.

• Don’t wear earrings or start using magnets until we say it’s safe.

4. Start Compression Magnets (2 weeks post-op)

• Begin using magnets once the skin is fully healed.

• Wear them every day for 12–16 hours (avoid wearing in bed).

• Continue for at least 6 months to help prevent recurrence.

• Clean magnets regularly and stop using them if you notice signs of infection.

5. Follow-Up Visits

• 4 weeks after surgery: Review and second steroid injection.

• 6 months after surgery: Final check to ensure long-term success.

Total Cost Breakdown

• Initial Appointment (includes steroid injection): £160

• Surgery: £250

• 4-Week Review & Second Injection: £130
  👉 Total Package: £540

Final Thoughts

Keloid scars can be stubborn—but with the right treatment, they don’t have to be permanent. Our combined approach gives your ear the best chance to heal well, stay flat, and feel comfortable again.

Buy your magnets early.
Stick with the plan.
And remember—consistency is key.