How can keloids be completely eliminated?

Dec 06, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
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How can keloids be completely eliminated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Qingyun
To completely eliminate keloids, the best approach is surgical treatment. Surgical methods can fully remove keloids, but the appropriate technique must be selected based on the specific type of keloid, such as laser therapy, excision surgery, or liposuction. Laser therapy precisely targets and removes keloids, but requires multiple sessions with long intervals between treatments, and may cause sensations of heat and pain during the procedure. Excision surgery completely removes the keloid through an incision and cutting, but results in a postoperative scar. Liposuction is a relatively safe procedure that extracts the keloid tissue, though it may leave a faint scar and is only suitable for mild keloids. Choosing the appropriate surgical method according to individual circumstances is essential to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.