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Treatment After Keloid Removal and Radiation

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions addressing linear scars, depressed scars, keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, and other facial reconstructive topics. (Of note, Dr. Lam no longer accepts medical insurance so he rarely manages cancer reconstruction or trauma anymore.)
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Treatment After Keloid Removal and Radiation

Postby Yellowdaisy1988 » Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:25 am

Dr.Lam,

I would like to know what would can be done to decrease chances of a keloid returning. I had keloid removed May 2012 along with radiation. I notice that my tiny line starting to appear on week of July 25th, it is not thick but when I rub across the site and feel a tiny growth. I am suppose to get an injection on Aug 7th. Today I rub some Mederma and Vitamin E on scar area. Please tell me what should a patient expect after Keloid and radiation treatment, will a small scar return because I really don't know to expect? I would apprecate all/any suggestions.
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Re: Treatment After Keloid Removal and Radiation

Postby dr. lam » Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:45 pm

there can be a small recurrence but generally in 90% of cases is unlikely. i assume you had the radiation timed within 24 hours of the surgery and the surgery was done in multiple layers to minimize tension? silicone gel can help between 9 to 12 weeks following surgery and radiation.
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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