Treatment of Chest Keloids in Los Angeles
The treatment of keloid scars on the chest begins with a careful examination of the scar to determine whether there is hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation. Many atraumatic scars that form on the chest are caused by early inflammation from a cystic pimple or ingrown hair that develops into a progressive keloid.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica has treated thousands of chest keloids and understands the complexities of scar formation on the chest. His vision for scar treatments allows him to treat recalcitrant and stubborn keloids and hypertrophic scars so that they become less visible to the eye.
Acne keloids are often frustrating to treat but fortunately they respond to intralesional injections, laser therapy, and surgery. Our goal is to minimize the role of surgery and the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars on the chest. We also strive to avoid radiation therapy in order to minimize the consequences of radiation-induced skin damage,
Dr. Karamanoukian begins your evaluation by examining your keloid or hypertrophic scar and determining the level of inflammation within the skin lesion. If there is a significant amount of inflammation, he will likely recommend a combination protocol that involves lasers and intralesional injections. The typical scar response is several weeks and patients note significant improvement in a short period of time.
Our comprehensive plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology center in the heart of Santa Monica is equipped to handle the most aggressive keloids on the face and body. Our unique approach maximizes your outcome and gives you the opportunity to regain your confidence and self-esteem. Living with scars is often very difficult and we aim to improve quality of life with scars.
In addition to intralesional Cortisone injections for scars, we offer the Vbeam laser, erbium laser, fractional CO2 laser, cool-laser, and pico laser for cosmetic improvement of scars.
Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center
804 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Schedule a Consultation: (310) 998-5533