The treatment of Keloid scars can sometimes be covered under your health insurance plan and therefore you should check with your insurance first prior to getting cash quotes. Furthermore, where is the keloid and what does it look like?
Although each individual heals at a different rate, the steadfast rule of thumb for duration of most of post operative swelling is generally 6 weeks. After the 1st 3 days or so ice will not help the swelling anymore.
Dark scars respond well to Plato's Dark Scar Corrector. Fractional lasers may also help improve surface texture of some scars. Our office specializes in scar revision and we would recommend a specific scar treatment protocol to help your scars. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
