How is facial hyperplastic scarring treated?

There are many treatments for facial hyperplastic keloid scars. Generally speaking, the effective treatments for hyperplastic keloid scars mainly include surgery (surgical implants, buried dilators), abrasion, physical compression therapy, pharmacotherapy, etc.: 1. Physical compression therapy: It is usually applied to the treatment and prevention of keloid scars in the early stage.

2. Pharmacotherapy: At present, long-acting corticosteroids and anti-tumor drugs are mainly used for the treatment of hyperplastic keloid scars and keloids, but there are large side effects when treating hyperplastic keloid scars with drugs alone (especially hormonal drugs).

3.Surgery: such as surgical implants, buried expanders, etc. for facial hyperplastic keloid scars, commonly used for the treatment of keloid scars with serious degree and affecting physiological functions, the treatment effect is obvious but the risk of keloid scars after surgery is much higher.

4. Abrasion: The main purpose is to “grind” the surface of the keloid by using grinders, lasers, UHF and other equipment to flatten the surface of the hyperplastic keloid. The effect of the procedure is highly dependent on the skill level of the doctor.

5.Radiotherapy: It is the application of radiation to directly irradiate the scar tissue, mainly used for the treatment of keloid scars. However, radiation therapy can easily cause radioactive damage.