Keloid Treatment (Surgical)
Surgical keloid treatment addresses large or troublesome keloid scars, often combining removal with other therapies to lower the high chance of the keloid returning.
Causes & risk factors
- Large keloids affecting appearance or movement
- Keloids that are painful or itchy
- Keloids from surgery, piercings or burns
- Keloids not responding to injections alone
- A tendency to form keloids
Common symptoms
Tests & diagnosis
- Clinical assessment of the keloid
- Photography for planning
- Skin biopsy in unclear cases
Treatment & management
- Surgical removal of the keloid
- Combining surgery with steroid injections or radiotherapy to reduce recurrence
- Pressure dressings or silicone sheets after surgery
- Careful wound care
- Long-term follow-up, as keloids can return
When to see a doctor urgently
- A keloid that is large, growing or painful
- A keloid limiting movement
- A keloid returning after previous treatment
- Signs of infection after surgery
Not a diagnosis. MedDroid gives general educational information about keloid treatment (surgical). It cannot examine you, diagnose or prescribe — always confirm with a qualified doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Why is surgery alone not enough for keloids?
Removing a keloid can trigger a new, sometimes larger one. Combining surgery with injections or other therapy lowers the chance of it coming back.
Can keloids come back after surgical treatment?
Yes, keloids have a high recurrence rate, which is why combined treatment and long-term follow-up are important.
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