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A keloid is a form of a scar that grows as a result of an excessive healing process from a trauma. Even if they’re not dangerous or malignant, keloids can become large and tender. Trauma to the skin that could cause a keloid can include surgery, tattoo or even ear piercing (AKA Keloid ear).
Ethnic populations are more prone to keloid formation. Some areas of the body, such as earlobes, chest, back or lower abdominal area after c-sections, are also more at risk for keloid formation. Keloids can be both visible and painful.
Treating a keloid involves both improving the cosmetic appearance of the keloid (such as dealing with its firmness or redness, for example), as well as any physical discomfort resulting from the keloid.
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Keloid treatments include topical products to laser treatments (similar for Vbeam for scars!), steroid injections, and at times surgical excision. Keloids can recur (with a vengeance!) so the follow-up process is important to minimize the chance of it coming back, or worse, coming back bigger. If the keloid is surgically removed by a medical professional, it is very important to follow their treatment recommendations and attend all follow-up appointments. Therefore, despite the desire to want to do surgical keloid removal (keloid scar removal), lasers and injections are the best way to get rid of keloids. Although the skin will never be exactly like normal, keloid removal using lasers and injections can diminish the appearnce, as well as the itching associated with keloids.
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Why Patients Choose Dr. Tanya Kormeili
Patients travel to see Dr. Tanya Kormeili, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in Santa Monica, for complex skin concerns including scarring disorders. Because ingrown hair scars often involve both medical dermatology and cosmetic scar treatments, a dermatologist experienced in both areas can achieve better outcomes.
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Dr. Tanya Kormeili is a nationally recognized, board-certified dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. With prestigious training and extensive experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, she is renowned for her expertise in skin cancer treatment, laser and surgical procedures, and advanced aesthetic care. An accomplished researcher and frequent speaker, Dr. Kormeili has contributed groundbreaking work to dermatology literature and earned numerous international awards for her clinical excellence. Dedicated to educating patients and advancing the field, she combines cutting-edge science with a personalized approach to help every patient achieve healthy, radiant skin.