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Will Laser Treatment Help Keloids from Breast Reduction Surgery?
asked 1 year ago by VanishMyKeloidsPlease in Detroit, Michigan
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: keloid scar, surgery scar
Should I consider Laser Surgery to remove Keloids in sensitive areas of both breasts? Breast reduction in 2006 resulting in Keloids on every area cut; under/around breasts including areola. I'm a Black female w/history of Keloids. Also few Keloids now on back from bumps I scratched. Immediately Dr tried extensive use of Kenalog injections but scars only thickened/enlarged. Kenalog caused extreme sweating and facial/back hair growth so stopped & side effects stopped. Should I try Laser Surgery to remove scars? I'm fearful of the extreme pain it may cause & if it will work.
1 answer to Will Laser Treatment Help Keloids from Breast Reduction Surgery?
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Treatment of keloid after surgery
The treatment of keloids is surgical removal followed by
1 - wearing of a pressure garment & scar injections with weekly office visits for 2 to 3 months
or
2 - a total of 4 radiation treatments to the area starting the day after the removal & completed within 1 week of surgery
in my experience all other treatments are accompanied by a very high recurrence rate. If the keloid comes back it is much harder to treat the 2nd, 3rd time etc.
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon