Keloid Scar Removal in Washington D.C.

Injection

Corticosteroids can be injected directly into the scar tissue, typically in three or four treatments spaced approximately one month apart each, to help shrink the scar and lessen inflammation. This treatment is effective at reducing a raised keloid scar to a flattened surface. Redness, itching, and burning can also be alleviated with this method.

Surgical Removal

Keloids can be surgically removed if they are extensive. This technique may involve a scalpel or electric knife removal. After surgical removal, post-surgical treatments are often utilized to minimize the recurrence of keloids. These additional treatments may include silicone sheet dressings (applied directly to the skin around the incision), compression therapy (to mechanically flatten the scar), topical imiquimod, or advanced injectables such as bleomycin, interferon, or 5-fluorouracil. Injectables work at the cellular level to disable the keloid formation process and hinder new growth.