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Will Laser Treatment Help Keloids from Breast Reduction Surgery?

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 Doctor Answer | Asked by VanishMyKeloidsPlease in Detroit, Michigan
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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. The shoulder & central... more

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