Keloid scars are usually formed from the overproduction of collagen during the healing of a wound. This is a coarser type of scar that is characterized in the form of a swollen scar and is raised like a clump of undamaged skin. A keloid scar shifts in color and can occur in everything from white to dark brown.
A typical occurrence of keloids is that they can usually be enlarged in addition to the original size. Keloid is a hypertrophic scar that is usually formed within 4-8 weeks after a wound infection or complete healing process.
Treatment of Keloid
Regardless of what kind of scarring it is, the affected area needs a nice texture. If you have keloid scars, it is very important that they are treated in several rounds to avoid possible enlargement or atrophy of the keloid. In many cases are keloid scars are thick, if so multiple treatments are needed to achieve a consistent and natural results as possible.
For a closer assessment, it is necessary to make a personal visit to us at Shamá so that we can thoroughly investigate your situation. Consultation is very important because it is when scarring and its anatomical conditions are thoroughly investigated to plan future treatment.
At the first phase of treating the keloid scars that are formed. Hardening scars are pierced with a sterilized single use needle with medicinal preparations and antioxidants that gently soften the irregularity. This leads to a leveling of the keloid. Self-care after a keloid treatment is a crucial factor in achieving good results. Therefore, after each treatment, it is of utmost importance to care for the scars according to the instructions given.
The second phase is where you get treated with the leveling of skin surface, texture and pigmentation or possible loss. Although the scar has already been evened out during the first phase, some shiny surface may need to be reviewed an extra time. Here in the second phase, several pigments are mixed together to match the natural skin colour in order to camouflage uneven pigment loss or pigmentation. After reaching the third phase, the treatment is about balancing the scared skin structure and shade so that it becomes similar to adjacent undamaged skin. This is so that the scarring will no longer stand out.
Shamá Clinic offers treatment of keloid scars in Stockholm
For a satisfactory result, it is usually required that at least 4 treatment sessions are conducted. In order for the epidermis to not be damaged, treatment will be repeated at approximately 8-30 days intervals. Everything depends on the characteristics of the keloid. Important to remember is that every individual is unique and scars are all different. However, with good reasons, it can show that our method eliminates, alternatively reduce scars by 50-90%.
Treatment of keloid scars is a painless procedure, however, some experience a tingling sensation that an local anesthetic cream makes it easy to cope with.
We at Shamá Clinic in Stockholm can, with documented work and fine references, confirm with certainty that our treatment of keloid has not caused any complications or risks for the patients. With the treatment of keloids in several stages, the best results are created to ensure that the treated area does not get any adverse reactions.
For personal assistance and counseling, you are welcome to contact us at Shamá Clinic in Stockholm.