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Keloids are scars which are overgrown or an overly aggressive healing response to a wound.
When skin is injured fibrous tissue is formed over the wound to protect the injury is called scar tissue. In some cases, the skin can overreact to the damage leading to forming scars that are much larger than the original wound. These are called keloids.
Keloids scars are smooth and hard growths most commonly found on the areas like chest, shoulder, earlobes, and cheeks. However, keloids are not harmful but they may create cosmetic concerns.
What are the treatments available for keloids?
- Injections of corticosteroids
- Fractional co2 laser ,when these two treatments are combined it helps to shrink the keloid.
Surgical removal of a keloid
During the surgery local anesthesia given to the area to be treated your doctor surgically removes keloid scar using radio frequency which causes less bleeding while doing the surgery.
It is important to know that these keloids may recur after the surgery.
Corticosteroids injection will be given in the excision site to reduce the risk of recurring.
What are the Risk involved keloid surgery?
KELOID surgery is a safe medical procedure with temporary risks like
- Pain
- Infection
- Skin sensitivity
- Swelling and mild Bruising which may reduce over 5-6 days