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Keloid Removal Tampa
At Elite Facial Plastic Surgery, we believe everyone has the right to feel confident in their skin, especially regarding scars. While some scars are minor and fade over time, others—such as keloid scars—require more care and attention. This is why we provide keloid removal in Tampa.
Keloids are thick, lumpy, raised scars with a rubbery texture that often form as the result of an overproduction of collagen and connective tissue during wound healing—especially if the wound is deep.
We are well-versed in correcting this kind of scar tissue using the latest scar revision techniques. We’ll work with you to choose the best revision technique for your scar’s size and location, after which you’ll receive treatment in the comfort of our accredited, state-of-the-art surgical suite. From there, we follow up with you to ensure your skin is healing properly to create a smooth, youthful appearance.
To learn more about keloid removal in Tampa, contact Elite Facial Plastic Surgery today.
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Benefits of Keloid Removal
Scars can result from any number of unpleasant or traumatic events, from adolescent acne that sapped your confidence to an ear piercing, surgical scars, and other skin injuries. Though normal scars often fade with time, keloids remain prominent throughout your life and may even become more noticeable as you begin to age.
Keloid removal improves your skin’s appearance, elasticity, and overall health and may help you work through the trauma associated with getting the scar and build more confidence. Keloid treatment also leaves behind smoother, more youthful-looking skin to help keep signs of aging at bay for longer.
How Much Does Keloid Removal Cost?
Keloid removal in the Tampa area begins at $1000. Surgical excision usually only requires one appointment. Depending upon the size some keloids may only need 1 procedure/excision to get improvement.
Keloid Removal Procedure
Keloid surgery doesn’t necessarily remove the scar—it reduces the amount of scar tissue and encourages the skin to heal with a smooth, even texture. At Elite Facial Plastic Surgery, we offer surgical keloid removal and laser treatment to remove the scar and leave the skin more elastic and flexible to reduce discomfort and make it easier to move the area.
Below are the keloid removal procedures we offer.
Scar Excision
This is the surgical removal of the keloid tissue raised above the surface of the surrounding skin. We remove as much of the keloid scar tissue as possible, leaving a border of normal skin around the area. This helps ensure even wound healing so that, over time, it blends almost invisibly into your complexion.
If the scar tissue is too wide or goes too deep to be sutured together easily, we’ll place a skin graft to ensure the excision heals smoothly and completely.
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Our laser treatments to revise keloids use pulsed dye lasers to gradually flatten and reduce the scar tissue until it’s even with the surrounding skin. Pulsed dye lasers use an organic dye to convert light into heat and deliver gentle-yet-powerful laser therapy to the affected area. This process destroys blood vessels in the keloid, encouraging your body to reabsorb the damaged vessels and surrounding tissues.
After several sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart, your keloid should shrink and flatten enough to become almost unnoticeable. We may combine these cosmetic treatments with corticosteroid injections to accelerate the process.
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How Long is Keloid Removal Recovery?
Scar excision requires about two weeks to heal correctly. However, it is important to realize that any incision takes approximately 6 months to fully mature. In addition, we typically pretreat our keloids with steroid injections. During the 6 month period some keloids may require additional steroid injections. During the healing process patients must avoid pressing on or scratching the area, as it may cause new scars to form. Ice packs and over-the-counter pain medication should help relieve any discomfort the day of the procedure.
Additionally, aftercare is crucial to preventing new keloids from forming. Changing dressings regularly and applying the recommended topical treatments keep skin supple and discourage collagen overproduction.
When Do You See Keloid Removal Results
Though initial recovery for both cosmetic procedures is just a few weeks, it may take up to 6 months to see your final results. After scar excision, you may notice the newly-healed skin is lighter or darker than the surrounding area, but it will continue to blend into your complexion over time.
Why Elite Facial Plastic Surgery
Elite Facial Plastic Surgery is a leading name in facial plastic surgery throughout Tampa, FL, and the surrounding areas. Led by board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Dominic, we offer surgical solutions carefully tailored to your needs to produce beautiful, natural-looking results.
Our unparalleled service includes complimentary consultations and affordable cosmetic treatments administered in our state-of-the-art, in-office surgical suite. After each cosmetic treatment, we provide thorough aftercare instructions to ensure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible.
For more information about our keloid removal in Tampa and other comprehensive treatments, please request a complimentary consultation online or call us today.
Keloid Removal FAQ
Can you permanently remove a keloid scar?
Since keloids occur because of an overgrowth of collagen and connective tissue, there is a possibility your body will overproduce them again and create another keloid. The best way to prevent this is to go to your follow-up appointments so we can monitor the area. If we see new keloid formation, we can administer corticosteroid injections to remedy it.
Can old keloid scars be removed?
Yes! Though older keloids are usually well-integrated into the surrounding skin, they can still be removed using surgical excision. This tends to have a higher regrowth rate than laser resurfacing, so revision of older keloid scars requires strict aftercare to prevent new keloids from forming.
What is the most effective type of keloid removal?
The most effective method of keloid removal depends on how large it is, where it’s located, and your medical history. Smaller keloids from old piercings may respond better to surgery, while pulsed dye laser treatments work better for larger or wider scars from wounds or patches of acne.
Do keloids grow back after removal?
Yes, these scars can come back after keloid removal, especially if you skip follow-up appointments or don’t follow proper aftercare procedures. As mentioned above, corticosteroids and proper monitoring can stop or prevent new keloid formation.
Schedule a Consultation with Elite Facial Plastic Surgery Today
To talk with Dr. Dominic about your cosmetic goals, the right type of rhinoplasty for your nose, the best technique, and the most accurate cost, schedule a consultation with Elite Facial Plastic Surgery in Tampa today.
