title: Complication and correction of the pierced ear.
abstract: This paper emphasizes three major complications that are corrected by techniques of soft tissue surgery. These are: (1) keloid formation; (2) bifid earlobe; (3) recurrent itching and weeping. Other complications are also mentioned.
mesh_terms: D001505:Beauty Culture; D004431:Ear, External / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000209:etiology; D008722:Methods; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects*