Keloid Scar Removal
Expert keloid scar removal in Dubai by Dr Onur Gilleard & Dr Reza Alamouti. Two-phase treatment prevents recurrence. Book consultation today.
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Private Keloid Treatment & Scar Removal in Dubai
At Dubai Skin Clinic, we specialise in professional keloid treatment. All scar removals are tailored to meet your individual needs, whether you require removal for cosmetic or medical reasons. Our consultant plastic surgeons, Dr Onur Gilleard and Dr Reza Alamouti, use advanced methods, including two-phase surgical removal with steroid protocol, to deliver safe care and excellent results.
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Highly accredited surgeons verified on doctify
Procedure Overview
Expert Keloid Scar Removal in Dubai
Our experienced consultant plastic surgeons use advanced methods, including intralesional surgical excision combined with a strategic steroid injection protocol, to deliver safe care and excellent results at our Jumeirah 3 clinic.
As the Dubai branch of the renowned London Skin Clinic, we maintain the same clinical standards and specialist focus that define our UK practice. Dubai Skin Clinic operates under local licensing and regulation, ensuring keloid treatments meet UAE healthcare standards.
Why Choose Dubai Skin Clinic for Keloid Scar Removal?
- Specialist Expertise: Consultant plastic surgeons experienced in complex scar treatment
- Two-Phase Protocol: Surgical excision plus strategic steroid injections
- Minimise Recurrence: Evidence-based care designed to reduce regrowth risk
- Intralesional Technique: Removes keloid tissue while preserving healthy surrounding skin
- Comprehensive Care: Follow-up guidance and steroid treatment planning included
- Expert Assessment: Accurate diagnosis distinguishing keloids from hypertrophic scars
Two-Phase Treatment Protocol
Dubai Skin Clinic's keloid treatment combines:
- Phase 1: Intralesional surgical excision
- Phase 2: Strategic steroid injections to help suppress recurrence
This combined approach is used because keloids have a high risk of returning when treated with surgery alone. Steroid injections help calm the scar-forming response and support a flatter, more controlled healing process.
Keloid Scar Removal Pricing in Dubai
Transparent pricing for keloid scar treatment
At Dubai Skin Clinic, we prefer to be clear about treatment pricing. The price below gives you a simple guide before booking your consultation, so you understand the cost of professional keloid scar removal in Dubai.
All prices are shown in AED with GBP equivalents in parentheses. For personalised assessment, book a consultation or contact us via email or WhatsApp.
Keloid Scar Removal
AED 1,700 (£350)
Keloid scar removal with consultant-led assessment, surgical treatment where suitable, and steroid injection planning to help reduce recurrence risk.
What's Included in Keloid Removal Price
- Consultant Assessment: Scar examination and diagnosis by a plastic surgeon
- Treatment Planning: Personalised advice based on size, site, symptoms, and recurrence risk
- Surgical Excision: Intralesional removal under local anaesthetic where appropriate
- Steroid Protocol: Steroid injection planning to help reduce keloid activity
- Suture Removal: Follow-up guidance for stitch removal where required
- Aftercare Support: Clear wound care and recurrence prevention instructions
What Is a Keloid Scar?
Understanding Keloid Scars
A keloid scar is an overgrowth of scar tissue that forms after the skin has healed from an injury.
Unlike normal scars, which usually remain within the original wound and gradually fade, keloids can grow beyond the boundaries of the original injury. They may become thick, raised, shiny, firm, itchy, painful, or darker than the surrounding skin. Keloids can develop after surgery, piercings, acne, burns, cuts, vaccinations, or even minor skin trauma.
Physical Characteristics of Keloids
- Appearance: Thick, raised, shiny scar tissue
- Growth Pattern: Extends beyond the original wound boundary
- Colour: Red, purple, dark brown, or darker than surrounding skin
- Texture: Firm, rubbery, or hard to touch
- Symptoms: May itch, ache, feel tender, or cause discomfort
- Progression: Can continue growing months or years after injury
Keloid Scars vs Hypertrophic Scars
It is important to distinguish keloids from hypertrophic scars because the treatment approach is different.
Keloid Scars
- Growth: Extends beyond original wound boundaries
- Timeline: May develop months after the skin has healed
- Improvement: Usually does not settle without treatment
- Recurrence: Higher risk of returning after simple excision
- Treatment: Often requires surgery combined with steroid therapy
Hypertrophic Scars
- Growth: Stays within the original wound boundaries
- Timeline: Develops during the early healing phase
- Improvement: May flatten and fade over time
- Recurrence: Lower recurrence risk than keloids
- Treatment: May respond to conservative scar treatments
Common Locations for Keloids
Keloids can form anywhere on the body but are more common in areas where the skin is prone to tension or repeated irritation.
- Chest: Common after acne, surgery, or minor injury
- Shoulders: A high-risk area for raised scars
- Upper Back: Often linked to acne or trauma
- Earlobes: Common after piercings
- Jawline: May occur after acne or shaving irritation
- Upper Arms: Can occur after injections, vaccinations, or skin trauma
Why Remove a Keloid?
We recommend keloid treatment if the scar causes pain, itching, discomfort, ongoing growth, or concern about appearance.
Common Reasons for Treatment
- Pain or Tenderness: Keloids can be sensitive to pressure or movement
- Itching: Persistent itching can affect comfort and sleep
- Growth: Some keloids continue to enlarge over time
- Clothing Irritation: Raised scars may catch or rub
- Cosmetic Concern: Visible keloids can affect confidence
- Functional Limitation: Large scars may restrict movement in certain areas
Medical Keloid Scar Removal Methods
Combined treatment to reduce recurrence risk
Keloid treatment must be planned carefully because keloids can return if treated too aggressively or with surgery alone. Your surgeon will assess the scar, your skin type, previous history of keloids, and the original cause before recommending treatment.
Our Two-Phase Protocol
Dubai Skin Clinic uses a combined approach that may include:
- Phase 1: Intralesional surgical excision
- Phase 2: Steroid injections to help suppress scar regrowth
This approach is designed to remove the raised scar while reducing the chance of the keloid becoming active again during the healing phase.
Phase 1: Intralesional Excision
Intralesional excision removes the keloid from within its own borders, helping preserve healthy surrounding skin and reduce unnecessary trauma.
What Is Intralesional Excision?
Instead of cutting widely around the keloid, the surgeon removes the excess scar tissue from within the keloid itself. This can reduce wound tension and avoid removing normal skin unnecessarily.
- Preserves Healthy Skin: Normal skin is protected where possible
- Reduces Tension: Less wound tension may reduce recurrence risk
- Minimises Trauma: Careful tissue handling limits inflammation
- Improves Contour: Aims for a flatter, more refined scar
The Procedure
Surgical keloid treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic to prevent pain during the procedure.
- Preparation: The area is cleaned with antiseptic solution
- Marking: Keloid borders are carefully marked
- Local Anaesthetic: The treatment area is numbed
- Excision: Keloid tissue is removed using an intralesional technique
- Steroid Injection: Steroid may be injected to reduce scar activity
- Closure: The wound is closed with careful attention to tension
- Dressing: A protective dressing is applied
Phase 2: Steroid Injection Protocol
Steroid injections help suppress the abnormal scar activity that can cause keloids to return.
Why Steroid Injections Are Used
Keloids form because the body produces excess collagen during healing. Steroid injections help reduce inflammation, slow collagen overproduction, and flatten active scar tissue. They are commonly used after keloid excision because surgery alone has a higher risk of recurrence.
How Steroid Injections Help
- Reduce Inflammation: Helps calm the healing response
- Suppress Collagen: Limits excess scar tissue production
- Flatten Scar Tissue: Supports a smoother scar contour
- Reduce Symptoms: May help with itching, tenderness, and discomfort
- Lower Recurrence Risk: Helps prevent the keloid from becoming active again
Why Combined Treatment Is Important
Keloids are different from ordinary scars. If they are simply cut out without controlling the scar-forming response, they can return. Combining careful excision with steroid therapy gives a better chance of flattening the area and reducing recurrence risk.
What to Expect from Keloid Scar Removal
Care from consultation through recovery
Step One: Pre-Treatment Consultation
Your consultation takes place at our Jumeirah 3 clinic with Dr Onur Gilleard or Dr Reza Alamouti.
During Your Consultation
Your surgeon will:
- Examine the Scar: Assess size, location, thickness, and symptoms
- Confirm Diagnosis: Distinguish keloid from hypertrophic scar
- Review Medical History: Discuss previous keloids, family history, and skin type
- Assess Recurrence Risk: Explain factors that may affect regrowth
- Recommend Treatment: Create a personalised treatment plan
- Explain Aftercare: Discuss dressing care, activity restrictions, and follow-up
Step Two: The Procedure
The area is cleaned and numbed with local anaesthetic. The keloid is then treated using the planned method, which may include intralesional excision and steroid injection. The wound is closed carefully and a light dressing is applied to protect the area.
Most patients can return home shortly after the procedure. Your surgeon will explain how to care for the wound and when to return for review or stitch removal.
Step Three: Recovery and Aftercare
Aftercare is crucial because keloids can return if the healing area becomes inflamed, stretched, or irritated.
Dressing and Wound Care
- Keep the dressing clean and dry as instructed
- Wash your hands before touching the treated area
- Avoid picking, scratching, or rubbing the wound
- Attend all planned follow-up appointments
- Contact the clinic if you notice increasing pain, spreading redness, discharge, or fever
Activity Restrictions
- Avoid Tension: Limit stretching across the treated area
- Avoid Friction: Wear loose clothing where possible
- Avoid Pressure: Do not sleep directly on the treated scar if possible
- Protect from Sun: Use clothing or SPF once the wound has healed
Step Four: Follow-Up and Scar Management
Follow-up allows your surgeon to check healing, remove stitches if required, assess early scar activity, and advise whether further steroid injection or scar care is needed. Keloids can change over several months, so monitoring is important.
Silicone Gel and Scar Care
Your surgeon may recommend silicone gel, such as Kelo-cote, once the wound has healed. Silicone products can help maintain hydration, reduce redness, and support a flatter scar.
Recovery and Aftercare Summary
Recovery from keloid scar removal depends on the scar location, size, treatment method, and your individual healing response.
Key Aftercare Instructions
Wound Care
Keep the treated area clean and protected. Follow dressing instructions carefully and avoid unnecessary touching or rubbing.
Sun Protection
Once the skin has healed, protect the scar from sun exposure. UV exposure can darken scars and make redness or pigmentation more noticeable.
Scar Prevention Measures
Follow your surgeon's advice on silicone gel, pressure therapy, steroid injections, and activity restrictions. These measures help reduce the chance of keloid recurrence.
Monitor for Recurrence
Watch for thickening, raising, itching, tenderness, or darkening of the scar. Early review is important if the keloid appears to be returning.
Keloid Scar Removal FAQs
Common questions about keloid treatment in Dubai
Can keloids come back after removal?
Yes. Keloids have a known risk of recurrence, especially if treated with surgery alone. This is why treatment often combines careful excision with steroid injections and scar management to reduce the chance of regrowth.
Is keloid removal painful?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so the area is numbed before treatment. You may feel pressure or movement, but you should not feel sharp pain during the procedure. Mild soreness can occur during recovery.
Why are steroid injections used after keloid removal?
Steroid injections help reduce inflammation and suppress excess collagen production. They are used to lower the risk of the keloid becoming raised again after treatment.
Who is more likely to develop keloids?
Keloids are more common in people with a personal or family history of keloid scarring and in darker skin types. They can occur after piercings, acne, burns, surgery, injections, or minor trauma.
Book Your Keloid Scar Removal Consultation in Dubai
If you have a raised, painful, itchy, or growing keloid scar, book a consultation at Dubai Skin Clinic for expert assessment and treatment planning. Our consultant plastic surgeons provide careful keloid management focused on scar improvement, recurrence reduction, and safe healing.
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Dubai Skin ClinicVilla 520A Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 3
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Phone: +44 7594 591592
Email: [email protected]
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Our Skin Care Surgeons
Our consultant plastic surgeons also offer earlobe repair, scar revision (including keloid and hypertrophic scars), and CO₂ laser resurfacing for acne scarring, wrinkles, and sun damage. For patients seeking non‑surgical rejuvenation, we provide Anti wrinkle injection ® and dermal filler treatments for natural, balanced results.
Mr Onur Gilleard
Plastic Surgeon
Mr Onur Gilleard is a distinguished consultant plastic surgeon on the GMC specialist register. He held an NHS consultant post at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London...
Mr. Reza Alamouti
Plastic Surgeon
Mr Alamouti is a consultant plastic surgeon with a reputation for exceptional precision and a calm, empathetic manner...
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