Treating keloid scars can be challenging, and many of the treatments have a low likelihood of success. Unfortunately, there is no treatment available for keloid scars that has a 100% success rate.
The treatment that I offer for keloid scar is surgical resection immediately followed by radiotherapy. This has an 80% chance of success. I work closely with plastic surgeons with a specialist interest in the effective treatment of keloid scars. The key to successful keloid surgery is to have a clear, short, robust treatment pathway. My team strives to offer surgery and radiotherapy at a time that’s convenient for you, but also makes sure that radiotherapy is given immediately after surgery to give you the best chance of eliminating your keloid scar.
It’s not unusual for patients that are referred to me to have already tried a number of other treatments – including cryotherapy, steroid injections, laser therapy, and silicone dressings. People are often very frustrated by the lack of response to these treatments, and I’m very happy to see them in my clinic to discuss their options.
Often, when somebody comes to meet me for the first time to discuss treatment for their keloid scar, they’ve had months or even years of frustration. They may feel that their worries and concerns have not been taken seriously, or they’ve been told that there’s no effective treatment for their scar. Having a keloid scar can have a psychological impact. For some people, that impact can be debilitating and affect their confidence. I take this frustration and concern seriously. How we perceive we present to the world affects our self-confidence, self-esteem and can cause significant anxiety and self-consciousness.
I’m therefore committed to seeing you promptly and offering you treatment without delay to give you the best chance of stopping the scar returning and allowing you to get on with your life without having to worry about it any more.