Keloid Scars

When skin is injured, fibrous tissue called scar tissue forms over the wound to repair and protect the injury. In some cases, extra scar tissue grows, forming smooth, hard growths called keloid.

Keloids can be much larger than the original wound. They’re most commonly found on the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and cheeks. However, keloids can affect any part of the body. Although keloids aren’t harmful to your health, they may create cosmetic concerns.

Keloids come from the overgrowth of scar tissue. Keloid scars tend to be larger than the original wound itself. They may take weeks or months to develop fully.

The symptoms of a keloid can include:

• a localized area that is flesh-colored, pink, or red
• a lumpy or ridged area of skin that’s usually raised
• an area that continues to grow larger with scar tissue over time
• an itchy patch of skin

While keloid scars may be itchy, they’re usually not harmful to your health. You may experience discomfort, tenderness, or possible irritation from your clothing or other forms of friction.

Keloid scarring can form on large areas of your body, but this is generally rare. When it happens, the hardened, tight scar tissue may restrict movement.

Keloids are often more of a cosmetic concern than a health one. You may feel self-conscious if the keloid is very large or in a highly visible location, such as on an earlobe or the face.

Experts don't completely understand what causes keloid scars. But most agree it's likely a dysfunction of the wound-healing process. Collagen — a protein found throughout the body — is useful to wound healing, but when the body produces too much, keloids can form.

Keloid growth might be triggered by any sort of skin injury — an insect bite, acne, an injection, body piercing, burns, hair removal, and even minor scratches and bumps. Sometimes keloids form for no obvious reason.

Keloids aren't contagious or cancerous. A keloid is different from a hypertrophic scar. A hypertrophic scar stays within the bounds of the original wound and can fade over time without treatment.

Experts have identified some risk factors for keloid scars. Those factors include:

• Having black or brown skin: Although the reason for this is not yet known, keloid scars are found more common among people with brown or black skin.
• A personal or familial history of keloid scars: The overall susceptibility to developing keloid scars may run in families, meaning that genetics may also contribute to the formation of these scars. Moreover, you may be at the risk of developing more keloid scars if you had one in the past.
• Being under 30: The overall susceptibility to developing keloid scars is higher in individuals between 20 and 30 than in other age groups.

Are you Looking for Keloid Treatment In Bangalore? The expert specialist doctors at the Anew Cosmetic Clinic have the skills, experience and equipment to treat keloid scars.

We are pleased to offer our patients treatment with a type laser that will change the way Keloid scars are treated for years to come.

US FDA Approved CO2 laser has been used in the treatment of hypertrophic scar and keloids for more than 20 years and in combination with intralesional steroids as adjuvant therapy.

Combining the safety of fractionated laser therapy with the unparalleled efficacy of carbon dioxide laser treatments, the Ultra Pulse Encore fractionated CO2 laser is truly revolutionary technology. With this device, microscopically small but deeply penetrating and highly effective CO2 laser "microbeams" rehabilitate scarred tissue and stimulate the body to produce substantial amounts of new, healthier collagen in the skin. This part of the treatment is called “Deep FX”. In addition, most patients also elect to have the surface of their skin treated with a second, more superficial laser pass (called "Active FX") designed to blend color imperfections and further refine the skin’s texture. Depending on the specific patient’s goals, the Deep FX and Active FX laser passes may be performed alone or in combination with other surgery and scar releases.

At Anew Cosmetic Clinic, we highlight on US FDA Approved Lumenis machinery for CO2 laser treatment to treat a keloid scar as they are minimally invasive with minimal downtime and work only on the targeted tissues without destroying them. We offer the Best keloids Treatment in Banashankari, Bangalore from well qualified and experienced specialists to evaluate and select the best treatment choice based on the individual patient’s condition. To know more about CO2 laser treatment for burns scar and keloids treatment and cost, book an appointment now.

Can you permanently remove a keloid?

There is always the risk of keloid recurrence after its removal. The best way to avoid this is to stay on top of your post-treatment care regimen.

How do you stop a keloid from growing?

Exposing the wounded skin to UV is the fastest way to get keloid scars. Therefore, limiting this exposure is imperative to stop these scars from developing or progressing. Using a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher can protect the scarred area of your skin from UV rays.

Additionally, ensure to use silicone sheets or gel as soon as your wound heals. This application will prevent keloid scars from forming.

Is keloid cancerous?

Although keloid scars are not cancerous, they can increase the risk of skin cancer.

Can you remove the keloid without surgery?

Yes, several non-surgical options are available to treat keloid scars. The most popular one is cryotherapy. Others include steroid injections and laser therapy.

How much does it cost?

The Cost of keloid scar removal treatment in Bangalore is very reasonable. However it can vary for each individual. Before selection of the procedure, you must talk with the experts. They will ensure you the suitable treatment after analyzing your condition. The following are the cost influencer elements:

• The cost will vary depending on the selection of the treatment.
• The cost of treatment is determined by the number of locations to be treated. Because everyone is unique and, needs unique treatment.
• Some therapy procedures may necessitate numerous treatment sessions. So each of which has its own cost.
• The doctor’s credentials and skill influence how much he charges for his services.

The expert doctor may inject a corticosteroid solution directly into a hypertrophic scar or keloid, which may help reduce its size and make the scars flattened. Steroids break the bonds between collagen fibers, which reduces the amount of scar tissue beneath the skin. Surgery may not be beneficial as chances of recurrences are very high.