Skin
Raised scars & keloids
Thick scars that rise above the skin after injury, surgery, piercing or acne.
Understanding it
What causes raised scars & keloids?
Hypertrophic scars stay within the wound; keloids spread beyond it. Both form when healing produces too much collagen.
Early treatment gives the best results, and keloids need careful, doctor-led management because they can recur.
Options include steroid injections into the scar, laser, and surgical debulking of larger keloids followed by injections.
Common causes
- Surgery or injury
- Piercings
- Acne on the chest and shoulders
- Genetic tendency
How we help
Treatments for raised scars & keloids
Your dermatologist recommends the right combination after examining your skin.
Dermatologist Consultation
An unhurried consultation with an MD dermatologist, including a digital skin analysis report and a personalised treatment plan.
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Mole, Wart & Minor Skin Procedures
Quick in-clinic removal of moles, warts, skin tags, cysts and milia, plus biopsies, earlobe repair and nail surgery.
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Fractional CO2 Laser
A resurfacing laser for deeper acne scars, wrinkles and rough texture, with a short recovery period.
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FAQ
Raised scars & keloids: your questions
Can keloids come back?
Yes, which is why treatment is planned in stages and followed up.
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