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How to Minimize the Appearance of Keloids Without Surgery

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

Keloid scars can continue growing long after a wound has healed, becoming raised, uncomfortable, and difficult to ignore. Many people wonder how to flatten and reduce a keloid scar safely, especially when it affects visible areas of the skin. Understanding why keloids form and how they respond to treatment is the first step toward improving Read more
Keloid Removal Surgery Aftercare: Recovery Tips

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

Keloid removal aftercare plays a critical role in how well your skin heals and how successful your results are long-term. After surgical removal, your body begins a recovery process that requires proper care to protect the incision, reduce complications, and support healthy skin repair. Many patients have questions about what to expect, how to care Read more
Open Heart Surgery Scar Healing: How to Care for Your Scar

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

Have you recently undergone cardiac surgery and found yourself wondering what your chest will look like in the long run? Open-heart operations are life-saving, but they often leave behind scars that can be both physically and emotionally challenging. These scars, caused by invasive surgery, vary depending on scar types, healing response, and personal care. Open-heart Read more
The Risks of Superficial Radiation Therapy for Keloids

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for keloids and hypertrophic scars. Superficial radiation therapy, provided by Sensus Healthcare, is a type of radiation therapy that is used to treat keloid and hypertrophic scars. While this procedure can be effective in reducing the size of these scars, there are some potential keloid radiation therapy risks that Read more
Benefits of Cryotherapy for Keloids and Raised Scars

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

If you have a keloid or raised scar, you may be wondering whether cryotherapy can help improve how it looks and feels. Cryotherapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled freezing to target excess scar tissue. Many people choose it because it can reduce the size of keloids and improve skin appearance without the need Read more
How to Prevent a Keloid Scar from Growing Back After Surgery

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

Board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, including the treatment of severe, complex, and recurrent keloids. Facebook | Instagram Last reviewed: August 06, 2026 Quick Answer: Combining surgery with appropriate postoperative treatment may lower the risk of a keloid returning. Depending on the individual case, treatment may include corticosteroid injections, silicone therapy, Read more
SRT-100 Side Effects & Benefits – Keloid Treatment with No Surgery or Pain

Posted by The Keloid Plastic Surgery Center

Keloids and hypertrophic scars are an ugly reminder of surgery or injury; sometimes the resulting scarring can be much worse than the original injury! So you’ve decided to take action and pursue treatment for your scars. But the thought of keloid treatment side effects has you worried – what should you expect after keloid removal? Read more