General

Names :

SCARS.

Technical

Name :

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS / KELOIDS

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS &

KELOIDS

Defined :

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS :

It is a raised red and thick scar, which remains confined to the boundaries of the injury site – means that it does not grow beyond the boundaries of the injury site. Common reason for occurrence is excessive healing.

KELOID :

It is also a raised red and thick scar, which keeps growing (Call it overgrowth or spreading) beyond the confines of the injury site – means that it grows beyond the boundaries of the injury site. The most probable reason is excessive formation of collagen (skin protein) while the skin is under repair. Tendency of developing Keloids could be genetic. Common reason for occurrence is excessive healing.

Treatment for Removal Of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids is almost common hence both these conditions have been discussed in common here.

REMOVAL OF

HYPERTROPHIC SCARS &

KELOIDS Advised To :

Removal of hypertrophic scars & keloids is normally recommended to Individuals who have a condition of :

·    Scarring after an Injury / Trauma or Wound.

·    Scarring Caused By Burns.

·    Scarring caused by ear Piercing.

·    Any other reason.

Who Can

Treat :

You are advised to look for the following internationally accepted certifications:

In India: M.Ch. (Magister Chirurgiae) or a D.N.B. (Diplomate of the National Board) (Plastic Surgery)

In the US and Canada: M.D. and Board Certified in Plastic Surgery or an FRCSC

In the UK: FRCS (Plastic Surgery)

Other European Nations: M.D. and Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Additionally:

Plastic surgeons usually complete training / fellowships in their sub-fields of interest at internationally acclaimed centers and you should take care to note if your surgeon mentions these fellowships or training periods along with their Plastic Surgery qualifications. Rest assured, you will then be consulting some of the best of the plastic surgical fraternity. More . . .

Treatment :

Pulsed Dye Laser or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatment is normally preferred over other treatments. It is a non-invasive treatment meaning – no cuts, no wounds, no blood, no pain, no stitches and no down time – one can resume work immediately!

During the laser session, the affected area is exposed to intense but controlled laser light. The intensity of light is adjusted on the basis of the condition of the scar, its thickness, color.

Another approach is administering injections at a regular period of 4 - 6 weeks for regression of Keloid. For Keloid surgery is a big NO !!

To achieve higher efficacy, at times the cosmetic surgeon can adopt a combination approach – mixing Pulsed Dye Laser or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Treatment with administration of suitable chemical formulation.

Period Of

Treatment :

A single sitting on an average should take about 30 minutes with zero down time ! The number of such sitting required will depend on the condition of the skin, age etc. which will be correctly assessed by the treating cosmetic surgeon. Normally there is no Post-operative discomfort. Common Temporary Symptoms with any Intense light therapy may surface immediately after the session like the skin may appear a little flushed and capillaries may seem to be more visible, This would soon fade away, leaving a Younger looking skin.

Post Operative

Treatment :

Generally no specific postoperative treatment is prescribed other than general care.

Facts That You

Should Know:

Once a scar is formed it is permanent, medical science can attempt to make it almost invisible. 100% removal of any scar is considered impossible but the achievement of “almost invisible” scar state is also a major achievement.

Before & After

Pictorial View :

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Estimated Average Cost

Of Treatment :

For List Of available Costs Click on PRICES. Basis Of Valuation Is (INR = Indian Rupee). Costs vary from Hospital to Hospital and Clinic to Clinic, hence Near Real Costs Can Be Arrived at On Case To Case Basis – depending on the specific needs (CUSTOMIZATION) of the individual.

Facilities Available :

We have Listed these under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in addition to the cost of treatment.

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