Hyperpigmentation around keloid scar after treatment - is there anything I can do about it? (Photo)

Question

Hello, I had my CO2 Laser treatment for my keloids scars on my shoulder and chest some time ago and now I have a dark area around it exactly where the laser hit my skin. The treated scars where covered all the time during recovery and I never stepped directly into sunlight. The treatment did not help at all, and now because of the darkening it looks much bigger and even worse. Is there anything I can do about it?

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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