Keloid & Hypertrophic Scar Treatment: What to Know Before You Book
A combined approach – commonly steroid injections, silicone and pressure – aimed at flattening, softening and settling raised scars that have grown beyond the original wound.
Who it’s for
Anyone with a raised, overgrown, itchy or tender scar, particularly in areas prone to keloids such as the chest, shoulders or earlobes, and more common in brown and darker skin. When you are ready, see keloid treatment in the Maldives at our Hulhumalé clinic.
What to expect at your visit
A series of steroid injections into the scar over time, sometimes alongside silicone gels or sheets and pressure devices, tailored to your scar and skin.
What results look like over time
Improvement is gradual and usually needs several sessions over months, aiming for a flatter, softer, less symptomatic scar rather than complete disappearance.
Downtime & aftercare
Injections can sting briefly; follow-up sessions are planned since improvement is gradual and recurrence is possible.
How to prepare for your visit
Tell us about your scar's history and whether you keloid easily, so we can choose lower-risk options and plan carefully.
Often paired with
Keloid care overlaps with our broader scar management service and, where relevant, our approach to acne scarring.
Who might want to wait
If you are prone to keloids, we will advise on avoiding non-essential procedures elsewhere that could trigger new ones.
“Can a keloid be removed completely by cutting it out?”
Sometimes it can be greatly reduced, but keloids tend to recur, and cutting one out without the right supporting treatment can make it larger – we favour a careful, combined approach.
Guide FAQ
Do steroid injections hurt?
They can sting briefly. Techniques to reduce discomfort are available, and the injections are usually quick.
Will the scar come back after treatment?
Keloids can recur, which is why we plan follow-up rather than treating once and hoping, and set realistic expectations from the start.
How is a hypertrophic scar different from a keloid?
A hypertrophic scar stays within the boundary of the original wound and often improves slowly on its own; a keloid grows beyond the wound edges and is less likely to settle by itself.
Should I avoid cosmetic procedures if I keloid easily?
Not necessarily all of them, but you should tell us so we can choose lower-risk options and take extra care – we will weigh this up with you first.
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What results look like over time
Improvement is gradual and usually needs several sessions over months, aiming for a flatter, softer, less symptomatic scar rather than complete disappearance.
Often paired with
Keloid care overlaps with our broader scar management service and, where relevant, our approach to acne scarring.
Who might want to wait
If you are prone to keloids, we will advise on avoiding non-essential procedures elsewhere that could trigger new ones.
Common myth
“Can a keloid be removed completely by cutting it out?” – Sometimes it can be greatly reduced, but keloids tend to recur, and cutting one out without the right supporting treatment can make it larger – we favour a careful, combined approach.