Keloid Scar Removal London – Expert Treatment – £400 Harley Street

A keloid scar is an overgrowth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original wound boundaries. Unlike normal scars, keloids are thick, raised, often darker than surrounding skin, and can continue growing for months or years. They form after any skin injury—surgery, piercings, acne, burns—and are particularly common on chest, shoulders, and earlobes. While benign, they cause itching, pain, and significant cosmetic concern.

Standard keloids: £400 for first, £300 for additional keloids in same session. Large keloids (>8cm): £550. Pricing includes everything: consultation, surgical excision, all three steroid injections (at 0, 2, and 6 weeks), stitch removal, and follow-up care. No hidden fees.

Keloids have high recurrence risk with simple excision (50-100%). Our two-phase protocol significantly reduces this: intralesional excision (minimizing trauma) combined with triple steroid therapy (suppressing regrowth at critical healing phases). While no treatment guarantees zero recurrence, our specialist approach offers the best available outcomes. Following all aftercare instructions is crucial for success.

No, keloids are benign (non-cancerous) and don’t become malignant. However, they cause significant problems: physical discomfort (itching, pain, tenderness), functional issues (restricted movement if near joints), and substantial psychological distress from appearance. Treatment improves quality of life, though isn’t medically necessary from health-risk perspective.

Keloids result from abnormal wound healing where body produces excessive collagen. Risk factors: darker skin types (African, Asian, Hispanic descent), age 10-30, strong genetic component (family history), certain body areas (chest, shoulders, earlobes), specific injury types (piercings, acne, burns). Underlying cause is genetic predisposition to overactive healing response.

Traditional excision: Removes keloid plus surrounding healthy skin. Creates larger wound, more trauma, higher recurrence (50-100%). Intralesional excision: Removes keloid from within its borders, preserving healthy tissue. Less trauma, combined with steroids, significantly lower recurrence. This specialist technique requires greater surgical skill but offers superior outcomes.

During surgery: Performed under local anaesthetic—you’ll feel brief stinging from injection (10-15 seconds), then complete numbness. No pain during excision. After surgery: Moderate soreness for 2-3 days (4-6/10), managed with paracetamol. Discomfort decreases steadily. Steroid injections: Brief stinging during injection (2-3/10), resolves immediately. Overall, well-tolerated procedure.

NHS keloid treatment is available but with limitations: long waiting times (often 6-12 months), may offer steroid injections only (less effective than combined approach), surgical removal rarely funded unless causing functional problems. Private treatment offers immediate access to specialist dual-phase protocol (surgery plus steroids), consultant plastic surgeon expertise, and significantly better outcomes. For many patients, the investment in effective treatment is worthwhile.

Yes, multiple keloids can often be treated in one session—cost-effective (£250 each additional vs £400 separately) and convenient (single recovery). However, number depends on keloid sizes, locations, and total surgical time required. Very large or numerous keloids may require staged treatment. Your consultant will recommend optimal approach during assessment.

Book online at londonwartremoval.org/book-now or call 020 3916 6200. No GP referral needed. Initial consultation with Mr. Gilleard or Mr. Alamouti assesses your keloid(s) and discusses treatment. Located at 101 Harley Street, London W1G 6AH—excellent transport links (Oxford Circus 5 min walk, Regent’s Park 8 min walk).