I want to remove keloid scar on my left knee - can it be done? (Photo)

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I fell while walking down a crowded street last July and sustained a large scrape on my right knee. My injury did not heal well and turned into a keloid scar. I want to have this scar surgically removed because it is itchy and uncomfortable. Can you please advise if it can get taken out?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Intralesional injections of anti-inflammatory agents is the treatment of first choice for keloid scars in order to flatten them, lighten them in color and to treat itch and tenderness. Surgical removal, especially in an area subject to a great deal of movement (such as the knee) poses a high risk for recurrence and perhaps even a bigger scar. I have been successfully treating keloids for several decades and jumping into surgery, while it may seem like the logical first approach, typically is not. Make sure that you consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist scar specialist. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Keloid scars are characterized by their growth potential and increased degree of inflammation within the skin. Unlike non-inflamed scars, keloids have the potential for growth beyond the original footprint of injury. Our office specializes in the management of keloids, whether single or multiple, using a combination platform that includes lasers, RF, scar modulation, Parke-Davis Scar Protocols, and injection therapy. Some keloids will require surgical intervention as an initial step for treatment. 
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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

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