Keloid

Keloid treatment at Quang Minh Clinic

There are many types of treatment for keloid, ranging from cortisone injection, removal surgery, laser to radiation… All these options tend to soften and flatten the tissue but might not completely clear all traces of the scar. Among those, cortisone injection is an option that brings high effectiveness while remain being a safe technique with moderate cost. Patients can expect 80 – 90% effectiveness.

Questions & Answers

• 1. How many injections are needed?

  Number of treatment depends on size and thickness of the keloid. Normally, 1 to 2 injection(s) is indicated and is carried out 1 – 1.5 months apart.

• 2. Effectiveness of cortisone injection?

  After cortisone injection, the keloid is gradually softened and deceases in thickness in 3 – 4 weeks. Patient with very thick keloid can have the second injection to flatten the keloid.

• 3. Will I experience pain during the injection?

  Patient will experience mild pain during the injection but this will not last long after that.

• 4. Does cortisone injection cause any side effects?

  Some people might experience capillary slack or contraction around the injected area. Women can have short menstruation disorder.

• 5. Approximate treatment cost?

  Depending on size and thickness of the keloid, treatment will cost from VND 200.000 to VND 1.000.000.

• 6. Will the keloid recur after the treatment?

  Percentage of recurrence after cortisone injection is relatively low compared to other treatment methods. However, a few number of patients can still have it recurred if the keloid is scratched and irritated.