Comprehensive Keloid Scar Treatment at A1 Surgery Center in Jeddah – KSA

Keloid scars represent a disordered and pathological type of scarring, often resulting from traumatic injury or surgical incisions. These scars are raised beyond the skin surface, swollen-looking, and can range from a mild aesthetic concern to significant deformity with functional implications. Keloids can cause itchiness and discomfort and extend beyond the original wound margins, contributing to their unsightly appearance.

Factors Contributing to Keloid Scar Formation

Keloid scars are more likely to develop in certain situations:

  • Patients with darker skin
  • Areas like the ears, upper chest, upper arms, or shoulders
  • Surgical wounds in areas of skin tension
  • Following cosmetic surgery such as breast augmentation or tummy tuck
  • Skin over mobile joints like the elbows and knees

Keloid scars result from the over-proliferation of normal scar tissue, where fibroblast cells become overactive, producing excessive collagen. These scars exhibit inflammatory changes and an abundance of new blood vessels, giving them a reddish appearance and causing localized pain and irritation.

Common Causes

Burn injuries, especially on the chest and shoulders, often lead to keloid scars. Untreated or poorly treated acne can result in keloid scars, particularly in darker skin types. Other common causes include inflammation of hair follicles, body piercings, and small cuts. Surgical incisions, particularly in darker skin types, also have a higher risk of developing keloid scars.

Advanced Treatment Techniques

At A1 Surgery Center, our dermatologists utilize a range of advanced treatments to manage these challenging scars, including:

Steroid Injection
Steroid injections are a common treatment for keloid scars. The steroid impairs excessive scar tissue production, leading to scar shrinkage. However, thick and dense scars may require additional treatments, as steroids may not spread evenly through tough scar tissue.

Laser Therapy
Laser treatments can help reduce the size and redness of keloid scars by targeting the blood vessels and reducing inflammation.

Other Treatments
In addition to steroids and laser therapy, other treatments such as Morpheus8 microneedling, and surgical removal may be used, depending on the severity and characteristics of the keloid scar.

Our dermatologists and plastic surgeons at A1 Surgery Center are experts in keloid scar management, ensuring comprehensive care and effective treatment to improve both the appearance and functionality of these scars.