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Best Way to Remove Facial Keloid?
asked 3 years ago by realfaceoff in hyattsville, md
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Question viewed 4,230 times
i have a keliod on the right side of face whats the best way of removing it
2 answers to Best Way to Remove Facial Keloid?
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Treating facial keloids
Facial keloids are difficult to treat as they are generally widened and raised. Simple non-invasive modalities to decrease thickness will work well but usually leave a widened flat scar. Surgical excision may ultimately lead to recurrence.
I treat countless patients with keloids and have adopted a stringent protocol of close follow up, non-invasive treatments, and surgery. Recurrence rates in my office are low as a result of close follow up.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Injections and if not gone surgery
The approach I would recommend would be to use steroid injections first. :You should realize this would be a compromise measure and would not make your keloid magically disappear. You may be satisfied with the appearance following perhaps, a series of injections. I
If you are not safisfied, then I would consult with a facial plastic surgeon, for an excision. The excision will be done down to the fat layer to discourage regrowth. Some surgeons prefer to use low voltage X rays to prevent...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist