Keloid Treatment

Keloids are an irregular formation of scar tissue. Though these protruding scars do not put a patient’s health at risk, many men and women are self-conscious about the way keloids look. Keloid treatments are necessary to improve the appearance of these scars, as they will not go away on their own.

Scar revision expert Dr. Jason Emer offers multiple options for keloid treatment in Beverly Hills. He designs a customized, targeted approach for each unique patient to ensure the best possible outcome.

Depending on the patient’s skin color, keloids can be varying shades of brown, purple, or red. Skin affected by keloid scarring tends to be hairless and glossy-looking. The consistency of keloid scars ranges from malleable, to firm, or even hard.

Keloids can form anywhere on the body, but they are most often seen on the shoulders, mid-chest, cheeks, and earlobes. Even a minor injury to the skin, such as a bug bite or ingrown hair, can cause keloid scars in predisposed patients.

With over 30 lasers to choose from, Dr. Emer can often provide minimally invasive keloid treatments using this approach. Laser devices emit concentrated beams of light energy that work to clear the outer layer of skin cells from the treatment site. It will take five to ten days for the area to heal, but no downtime is needed.

Laser skin resurfacing can be ideal for addressing discoloration and can also provide improvements in skin texture. Laser treatments can be paired with steroid injections to help prevent keloid recurrence.

Multiple laser treatment sessions may be recommended. Dr. Emer will determine the number of sessions needed to resolve your concerns based on your skin type, the severity of the keloid, and your aesthetic goals.

Steroid shots are frequently used in conjunction with surgical keloid removal and laser skin resurfacing, but these injections can also work as a stand-alone keloid treatment. Some keloids flatten, soften, and/or shrink considerably after a series of monthly corticosteroid injections into the scar tissue.

Steroid medications also provide relief from uncomfortable physical sensations like itching and burning, which are often associated with keloids.

Scar revision surgery is performed for many types of scars on the face and neck, and the process is similar for keloid removal. First, the patient will be given anesthesia. Then, the excess tissue can be surgically removed to flatten the scar.

Advanced suturing techniques are then used to close the skin. Layered sutures are often required to encourage optimal healing and minimize post-surgery marks.

Keloid scar removal recovery does not require downtime, but it is essential that you clean the treatment site as directed. Patients can resume light to moderate activities right away and strenuous activities within two weeks.

You will have a scar after this procedure, but it will be flat and small compared to the keloid. Steroid injections are typically performed after keloid removal to reduce the risk of excess scar tissue growth.

Our expertise and thorough planning are fundamental to our keloid treatments. We prioritize mitigating risks of recurrence and/or discoloration and achieving lasting aesthetic improvements.

Due to the complex nature of these scars, the importance of choosing a qualified provider for keloid treatment cannot be overstated. Dr. Emer is a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who has extensive education, training, and practical experience in treating conditions that affect the health and/or appearance of the skin. He is a respected provider of scar revision procedures, including laser keloid scar treatments in Beverly Hills.

Refined surgical techniques are employed to efficiently and cleanly remove keloids from the face and neck, so natural facial features and muscle functions are preserved. A distinct wound-closure method is also used to make post-surgery incision marks as inconspicuous as possible.

Dr. Emer is known for maximizing treatment benefits by combining two or more keloid treatments. These strategic pairings are often necessary to arrive at an exceptional outcome. We give the treatment planning process the time and critical thought it warrants, so we can deliver the results you deserve.

Keloid treatments differ in price based on the specific procedure(s) required to revise the scar. Complete cost details for your keloid scar treatment will be determined and reviewed with you during your consultation.

While there is no singular keloid treatment that works for everyone, Dr. Emer makes it his mission to match each patient with the procedure(s) that can best accomplish his or her cosmetic goals. Schedule a consultation with us today, so you can find out more.