What is the average cost for keloid removal surgery? (Photo)

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I have two keloids, one on each of my earlobes. The right earlobe is split and the keloid has manipulated my entire earlobe. Prior to my earlobe splitting, I had a doctor give me steroid injections in both of the keloids, this I believe stopped the growth, up until the point of the split. Its time to get them removed.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

Our charges for keloid removal is about $1500 dollars. I am not sure what it would be in your area. Good luck with treatment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The price of surgery depends on how extensive the keloids, if surgery can be performed, and what type of surgery is needed.  For this type of surgery you should not compromise on care.  Go to the best person regardless of cost.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

With excision and radiotherapy these will cost thousands dollars. Best to seek IN PERSON opinions. ///

What is the average cost for keloid removal surgery? (Photo)

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