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Keloid Scar Treatment At A Glance
Time
15 minutes
Price
from £125 and £195 consultation
Treatment
Course of steroid injections
Recovery
Return to work as normal
Do
Wear dressings if provided
Don't
Sauna, swim or steam for 7 days
Keloid Scar Treatment in Newcastle
When the skin is broken – for example, by a cut, bite, scratch, burn, acne or piercing – the body produces more of a protein called collagen. As part of the natural healing process, collagen gathers around the damaged skin, building up to help the wound seal over. The resulting scar usually fades over time, becoming smoother and less noticeable. Some scars don't stop growing, invading healthy skin and becoming bigger than the original wound. These are known as keloid scars, which affect around 10-15% of all wounds.
Keloid scars are more common on the upper chest, shoulders, head (especially the earlobes) and neck, but they can happen anywhere.
We are delighted to be able to offer this treatment with no waiting list to patients in our clinic in Gateshead Team Valley, easily accessible from Newcastle, Sunderland, Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Blyth, Consett, Chester-le-Street, South Shields and North Shields.
Keloid scar on shoulder
Treatment for keloid scars
We can treat keloid scarring at our clinic in Gateshead Team Valley, by using steroid injections to break down the build up of collagen.
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Keloid Scar Treatment Testimonial
"Really quick and efficient, consultant was very comforting and informative. Always ran through all potential scenarios and possible side effects of the procedure.
Very quick procedure and really happy with the results, it has healed well."
Female, 20s
Surgical Keloid Scar Removal
Keloid Scar Treatment Newcastle prices
All treatments are carried out by a Consultant Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgery Clinical Fellow.
| Online Consultation - if you would like to book straight in | Click Here |
| Consultation with Surgeon | £195 |
| First Steroid Injection Treatment (as part of consultation) | £125 |
| Per Additional Steroid Injection Treatment | £250 |
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Keloid Scar Treatment Information
Keloid scars are normally:
- Shiny
- Hairless
- Raised above surrounding skin
- Hard and rubbery
- Red or purple at first, before becoming brown or pale
- Long lasting, and sometimes don't form until months or years after the initial injury
They're usually painless, but some can cause:
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Itchiness
- A burning feeling
- Limited movement if located on a joint
Some people feel embarrassed or upset if they think the scar is disfiguring them.
Experts don't fully understand why keloid scarring happens. They are not contagious or cancerous.
Keloid scars can sometimes develop after minor skin damage, such as burns, acne scars and even chicken pox, but they can sometimes happen spontaneously with no history of skin trauma. If you've had a keloid scar before, you're more likely to get another.
Learn more about keloid scars.
Who gets keloid scars?
Keloid scars can affect anyone, but they're more common in people with dark skin and it's thought they may run in families. Younger people between the ages of 10 and 30 are more likely to develop them.
Can you prevent keloid scars?
You can't completely prevent keloid scars, but you can avoid any deliberate cuts or breaks in the skin, such as tattoos or piercings, including on the earlobes.
Treating acne will reduce the likelihood of acne scars appearing. Avoid minor skin surgery to areas more prone to keloid scarring – the upper chest, back and upper arms – if possible.
How are keloid scars treated?
During your consultation, your Surgeon or Doctor will assess your skin and discuss your options.
Steroid injections for keloid scars
In most cases they will recommend a course of steroid injections. These can be administered in our consultation rooms, and we can usually begin immediately.
The steroids help to reduce the inflammation and over time most scars are significantly reduced in size.
Scar revision surgery
In some cases your Surgeon might recommend a surgical scar revision procedure instead.
This is a single surgical procedure in which the affected scar is excised (removed) and the skin either side is carefully re-stitched to form a new scar.
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