Question 1

Do keloids recur after surgery?

Accepted Answer

A skin injury to the reticular dermis can result in keloids, a fibroproliferative disorder. In several cases, recurrence rates have been documented after surgical excision.

Question 2

Can keloids be permanently treated?

Accepted Answer

Keloids are a condition that can be treated permanently; you do not have to put up with it. The procedure, which removes keloid scars very effectively, involves superficial radiation.

Question 3

How long does it take for a keloid to heal after surgical removal?

Accepted Answer

Doctors schedule a follow-up appointment six to eight days after surgery to analyze healing and, if necessary, remove stitches. The new, smaller scar starts to flatten and fade over six to eight weeks until it blends in with the surrounding skin. Complete recovery may take several months.

Question 4

What to do after a keloid has been removed?

Accepted Answer

Compression dressings made from stretchy fabric or other materials may be the first course of treatment for more recent keloids. After surgery, this approach is also used to remove keloids. By applying pressure to the wound as it heals, the intention is to lessen or avoid a scar.

Question 5

How long does keloid treatment take?

Accepted Answer

Less than 10 minutes are needed for treatment. After that, the doctor might wrap a bandage around the keloid to shield it from the sun and prevent infection.After a keloid has been surgically removed, superficial external beam radiotherapy is frequently used to stop it from returning.

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