Scar & Keloid Revision
Also known as: Hypertrophic Scar Treatment, Keloid Treatment
- No downtime for injectables
- 1-2 weeks after excision
About Scar & Keloid Revision
Hypertrophic Scars vs. Keloid Scars
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Common Treatment Options
💉 Steroid Injections
Direct injection into the scar to:
- Flatten raised tissue
- Reduce redness, swelling, and itching
- Stop excess collagen from formingGreat for: Keloids and thick scars
✂️ Surgical Revision
We remove the old scar and re-close the skin carefully with fine techniques, so the new scar is much thinner and less visible.
Great for: Wide, tight, or poorly healed scars
🔦 Laser Treatments
- Pulsed Dye Laser: Targets blood vessels which fades redness, softens texture, eases itching
- Fractional CO₂ Laser: Resurfaces skin which flattens scars, smooths texture, improves acne scarsOften combined with injections or healing boosters for better results
❄️ Cryotherapy
Freezes scar tissue to shrink and soften it.
Great for: Small keloids, especially on earlobes
⚛️ Radiation Therapy (SRT)
Low-dose treatment used right after surgery to stop keloids growing back.
- Very effective with lowers recurrence risk to under 10–15%
🧴 Silicone & Pressure Therapy
Simple, non-invasive daily care:
- Silicone sheets/gels or gentle pressure
- Keeps scars flat, soft, and hydrated
- Best used after treatment or surgery to maintain results
What It Does For You
✅ Flatter appearance: raised parts shrink and flatten
✅ Better colour: redness fades; tone blends naturally with your skin
✅ Relief from symptoms: less itching, pain, or tightness
✅ Improved movement: tight scars become looser and more flexible
Ideal Candidate
- Individuals with raised hypertrophic scars, true keloids, post-surgical scars, traumatic injuries, burn contractures or acne-related scarring
- Individuals who are committed to a multi-session treatment plan and consistent home care to prevent recurrence.
Proven Results
- 2–6 weeks: Early improvements — especially after injections or laser
- 6–12 months: Full, final results — as skin fully heals and remodels
Note: Multiple sessions are almost always needed for best results.
Your Timeline
Preparation
Photograph and measure baseline lesions. Pause blood thinners 7 days before any excision. Begin silicone gel therapy 2 weeks prior if recommended. Strict sun protection on scar zones.
Followup Care
Daily silicone gel/sheet application for 3-6 months, pressure garments where indicated, SPF on scar area for 12 months, scheduled in-clinic injections every 4-6 weeks, telehealth follow-up after return home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can keloids return after treatment?
Recurrence is possible without combined-modality care; our protocols combining excision, injection, silicone and radiation reduce recurrence rates significantly.
Is the treatment painful?
Injectable and laser sessions are well tolerated with topical numbing; surgical excision uses local or twilight anaesthesia.
How long does the full course take?
Plan 6-12 months of staged treatment with periodic clinic visits, many international patients continue home maintenance with telehealth supervision.
Will the scar disappear completely?
Complete disappearance is rare but dramatic softening, flattening and depigmentation are expected.
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