Keloid Scars

These raised, thickened scars can be a constant reminder of a past injury or trauma, and may even cause discomfort, itchiness, or pain. Living with keloid scars can be tough, but we're here to help.

Our personalized treatment approach is designed to:

  • Understand the underlying causes of your keloid scars

  • Reduce their appearance

  • Relieve symptoms like discomfort, itchiness, and pain

Keloid scars are formed when the body's natural healing process goes into overdrive, producing excess collagen and causing the scar to become enlarged and raised. This can be triggered by a combination of factors, including:

  • Genetics: If your family members have keloid scars, you may be more likely to develop them too

  • Skin trauma: Cuts, burns, piercings, or surgical incisions can lead to keloid scarring

  • Inflammation: Prolonged or severe inflammation can increase the risk of keloid formation

  • Hormonal influences: Fluctuations during pregnancy, puberty, or menopause may contribute to keloid development

  • Skin tension: Scars that are under tension, such as those on the chest or back, are more prone to keloid formation

  • Ethnicity: People with darker skin tones are more likely to develop keloid scars

Treatments

  • Topical creams or silicone gel sheets to flatten and soften the scar

  • Intralesional steroid injections to reduce inflammation and shrink the scar

  • Laser therapy to improve skin texture and color

  • Surgical excision to remove the scar tissue

  • Radiation therapy to prevent recurrence