KELOID TREATMENT/ HYPERTROPIC SCAR

Keloid Treatment

What’s the Procedure:

Keloid treatment focuses on flattening and lightening raised scars that grow beyond the original wound boundary using injectables, lasers, cryotherapy, or silicone sheets.

Mechanism:

Intralesional injections (e.g., triamcinolone, 5-FU) reduce collagen buildup

Cryotherapy freezes and shrinks tissue

Laser therapy improves redness and flattening

Silicone gel sheeting helps prevent recurrence

Indications:

Thick, itchy, or painful keloids

Cosmetic concerns over raised scars

Ear lobe, chest, shoulder, or jawline keloids

Post-surgical or post-trauma scars

Anaesthesia Required or Not:

Topical or no anesthesia needed; injections can sting mildly.

Painful or Not:

Mild pain with injections; cryotherapy causes temporary burning.

What to Expect from the Treatment:

Multiple sessions are required

Keloids soften and shrink over time

Reduced itching or pain

Results vary depending on body site and age of keloid

Who Can Do:

Anyone with persistent or growing keloids. Some may need lifelong management to control recurrence.

When It Can Be Done:

Any season. Avoid trauma or surgery near keloid-prone areas.