Reduce raised, overgrown scars, tailored to your keloid’s size, location, and history. At Addora Plastic Surgery, double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Kamal Addagatla uses targeted injections or excision while providing clear surgical guidance.
Flatten and Soften
Raised Scars
Keloid injections and excisions are treatments used to reduce thick, raised scars that grow beyond the boundaries of the original injury. Injections, commonly corticosteroid medications, can flatten and soften keloid tissue over time. For appropriate scars, Dr. Addagatla may surgically excise the keloid before closing the resulting wound. Because keloids can recur, your treatment may involve a combination of approaches tailored to the scar’s size, location, symptoms, and previous treatment history.
When Keloid Injections & Excisions May Help:
- Thick, raised keloid scars
- Scars that extend beyond the original wound
- Keloids that continue to enlarge over time
- Firm or hardened scar tissue
- Itching or tenderness associated with keloids
- Keloids that cause discomfort or irritation
- Recurrent keloids that have returned after previous treatment
Dr. Addagatla’s Approach to Keloid Injections & Excisions
Dr. Addagatla tailors your treatment to the keloid’s size, thickness, location, symptoms, and history of recurrence. He examines the scar and discusses previous treatments before recommending injections, surgical excision, or a combination. Because keloids can behave differently from one person to another, your treatment plan may involve multiple sessions and monitoring to help manage the scar over time.
Keloid Injections
For injectable treatment, Dr. Addagatla injects a corticosteroid directly into your keloid. The medication works within the dense scar tissue to reduce inflammation and collagen activity, helping the keloid soften and flatten. Depending on your scar, injections may be repeated at scheduled intervals, with the dose and treatment pattern adjusted to your progress.
Keloid Excisions
When surgical removal is appropriate, Dr. Addagatla numbs the treatment area and carefully excises the keloid along planned margins. He then brings the surrounding skin together while minimizing unnecessary tension and closes the wound precisely, sometimes in multiple layers. Because keloids can recur after removal, he may recommend additional scar-management treatment, including postoperative injections, based on your history and healing response.
Advantages of Keloid Injections & Excisions:
- Flattens and softens thick, raised keloid scars
- Reduces excess scar tissue extending beyond the original wound
- May relieve keloid-related itching, tenderness, or irritation
- Allows prominent or resistant keloids to be surgically removed when indicated
- Tailored to your keloid’s size, location, symptoms, and history
- Ongoing scar management for keloids with a tendency to recur
FAQs
How Many Keloid Injections Will I Need?
The number of injections varies because keloids respond differently to treatment. Some scars may soften and flatten after several sessions, while thicker or more resistant keloids can require ongoing treatment. Dr. Addagatla monitors how your scar responds and adjusts the treatment plan accordingly rather than prescribing the same number of injections for every patient.
What Are the Risks of Keloid Treatment?
Corticosteroid injections can potentially cause skin thinning, pigment changes, visible small blood vessels, or changes in the surrounding tissue. Surgical excision carries risks like bleeding, infection, wound-healing problems, and recurrence. Dr. Addagatla discusses the considerations relevant to your recommended treatment so you can make an informed decision.
Why Choose Dr. Kamal Addagatla for Keloid Injections & Excisions?
Dr. Kamal Addagatla is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who brings a reconstructive perspective to keloid care. Instead of looking only at how to flatten the scar today, he considers how your skin has healed in the past and how the treated area can be managed going forward. This is crucial with keloids, where recurrence should be part of the conversation from the beginning.
At Addora Plastic Surgery, you can expect an open discussion about what your scar may require, whether that means a series of injections, excision followed by additional treatment, or another strategy. You will know why each step is being recommended and what comes next. Located in Westchester and serving Westchester and surrounding counties, our practice offers specialized surgical care. Schedule a consultation for keloid injections and excisions in Westchester to have Dr. Addagatla evaluate your scar.
