Aesthetics Treatments

Scars and Keloids

What is Scars and Keloids

Keloids form within scar tissue. Collagen, used in wound repair, tends to overgrow in this area, sometimes producing a lump many times larger than that of the original scar. They can also range in color from pink to red. Although they usually occur at the site of an injury, keloids can also arise spontaneously.

Types of Scars

SCAR CONTRACTURES

KELOID SCARS

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS

PITTED OR SUNKEN SCARS

NORMAL FINE-LINE SCARS

Treatment Types

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INTRALESIONAL STEROID INJECTION

Intralesional steroid injections (ILS), mainly triamcinolone acetonide, are standard treatment for many skin diseases.

SURGICAL REMOVAL OF KELOIDS

Cryosurgery is perhaps the most effective type of surgery for keloids. Also called cryotherapy, the process works by essentially “freezing” away the keloid with liquid nitrogen.

LASER RESURFACING

Laser skin resurfacing removes skin layer by layer with precision. The new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter

SUBCUTANEOUS INCISION

A.K.A subcision, is particularly useful for treating mature acne scars and deep scars like rolling scars

REJURAN S

Rejuran S is a more concentrated version of Rejuran Healer that was specially developed to treat acne scars.

PROFHILO

Profhilo is an injectable skin remodelling treatment containing one of the highest concentrations of Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

MEDIUM CHEMICAL PEEL

A medium chemical peel removes skin cells from the epidermis and from portions of the upper part of your middle layer of skin (dermis)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can a scar turn into a keloid?

They occur where the skin has healed after an injury. They can grow to be much larger than the original injury that caused the scar. They are not at all common, but are more likely for people who have dark skin. Anything that can cause a scar can cause a keloid.

Will a keloid scar go away?

Keloids can continue to grow for months or even years. They eventually stop growing but they do not disappear without treatment.

How can you prevent keloids?

Cover a new wound with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a nonstick bandage. Hold the bandage in place with tape so that there is even pressure on the wound.
After a wound is healed over, use a silicone gel bandage.
After ear piercing, use pressure earrings.

How long does it take to recover from keloid surgery?

Doctors schedule a follow-up appointment for six to eight days after surgery to evaluate healing and, if necessary, remove stitches. Over the following six to eight weeks, the skin heals and the new, smaller scar begins to flatten and fade to match the surrounding skin. Complete healing can take as long as a year.

What happens if you remove a keloid surgically?

Previously, removing keloids did require surgery but the problem was that the keloids often grew back. With surgical removal, the keloids grew back in 90% of the cases. That number drastically drops with superficial radiation therapy, as less than 10% of the keloids grow back.

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