Mr. Onur Gilleard
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Mr Onur Gilleard is a distinguished consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC specialist register. He previously held an NHS consultant post at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, specialising in skin cancer and microsurgical reconstruction. In 2021, Mr Gilleard transitioned from the NHS to dedicate himself fully to private practice, allowing him to focus exclusively on providing personalised, high-quality care to his patients. He is recognised as an expert in laser treatments, having conducted research and developed advanced treatment protocols using cutting-edge laser technology to optimise both clinical outcomes and cosmetic results.
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Ear (earlobe) keloids — usually after a piercing — are one of the most common and most treatable keloids. The key
to a good outcome is the same as for keloids anywhere: don’t just cut it off. Removal is combined
with a planned course of steroid injections, silicone aftercare, and often a pressure
earring, all aimed at stopping it growing back. Here’s how ear keloid removal works and how recurrence is
kept low.
Why Ear Keloids Form
The earlobe is a classic keloid site because piercings are so common and the lobe heals under a little tension. In a
keloid-prone person, the piercing wound over-heals and a firm, round keloid grows — sometimes months or years after
the piercing. They can reach a noticeable size and become tender or catch on clothing and jewellery. Why some people
are prone is covered in our guide to keloid causes.
How Removal Works
Ear keloid removal is a minor procedure under local anaesthetic. The keloid is excised and a
steroid is injected the same day, with further injections at around two and six weeks as part of
the planned course. This combination — not excision alone — is what gives a flat, settled lobe with the lowest
realistic chance of return. The full approach is in our
cornerstone keloid removal guide.
“Amazing service! Had my ear keloid scar removed and the recovery has been great, all thanks to Mr Onur.
Really happy with my ear now.”— Annie N.,
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Preventing Recurrence
Because ear keloids — like all keloids — can come back,
prevention is built into the treatment:
- Steroid injection course after removal to suppress over-healing;
- Silicone gel or sheeting on the healing lobe;
- Pressure earrings, which apply gentle continuous pressure to discourage regrowth;
- Careful follow-up, so any early sign of return is treated promptly.
It’s also wise to think carefully before re-piercing a lobe that has had a keloid.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I get my ear keloid removed if it came from a piercing?
- Yes — piercing-related earlobe keloids are among the most common we treat and respond well to excision plus a steroid-injection course, with silicone and often a pressure earring afterwards to prevent recurrence.
- Do pressure earrings actually help?
- They can. Pressure therapy applies gentle, continuous pressure to the healing lobe, which helps discourage the keloid from regrowing — used alongside steroid injections and silicone rather than on its own.
- Can I re-pierce my ear after a keloid?
- It’s best to be cautious — re-piercing a lobe that has formed a keloid risks triggering another one. Discuss it with your surgeon, who can advise based on how your keloid behaved and healed.
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