Best Way to Remove Facial Keloid?

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.

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... more