Overview:
Keloids and hypertrophic scars are abnormal skin responses to injury, often resulting in raised, thick, and sometimes itchy or painful scars. At Dr. Vikas Choudhary’s Plastic Surgery Clinic in Udaipur, we offer customized treatments to flatten, fade, or remove these scars effectively and reduce recurrence.
Who is it for?
- Individuals with raised scars after surgeries, piercings, acne, burns, or injuries
- Patients with a family history of keloid formation
- Anyone experiencing itching, pain, or discomfort due to scar tissue
- Those seeking cosmetic improvement of noticeable scars on exposed areas (earlobes, chest, shoulders, etc.)
Goals of Treatment:
- Reduce the height, thickness, and visibility of scars
- Relieve itching, discomfort, or restricted movement
- Prevent scar recurrence after removal
- Improve skin aesthetics and self-confidence
How it’s done:
Depending on scar type, size, and location, a combination of therapies may be used:
- Steroid Injections (Triamcinolone) to reduce inflammation and flatten the scar
- Laser Therapy for surface smoothing and pigment correction
- Surgical Excision followed by pressure dressing or silicone sheet application
- Cryotherapy for small keloids (especially on the ear)
- Radiotherapy in recurrent or stubborn cases (only under strict protocols)
FAQs:
Q. Can keloids come back after treatment?
A. Yes, they can recur. That’s why we use multi-modal prevention techniques post-removal.
Q. Is treatment painful?
A. Most procedures like steroid injections or laser therapy cause minimal discomfort.
Q. How long does it take to see improvement?
A. Gradual improvement is seen over weeks to months, depending on the modality.
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