Treatment duration
Injection visits often take 15–30 minutes and are repeated at planned intervals. Surgery time depends on site and reconstruction.
Raised scar assessment and control
Keloid Treatment in Rawalpindi
A keloid is a raised scar that grows beyond the original wound boundary. Treatment can flatten, soften or reduce symptoms, but recurrence is common—especially when excision is used without an appropriate combined plan.
Treatment explained
What is Keloid Treatment?
Options include silicone, pressure, corticosteroid or other selected injections, cryotherapy, laser and surgery with adjuvant treatment. The site, size, symptoms, previous recurrence and skin type guide the sequence.
Problems and conditions
What can Keloid Treatment address?
- Raised scars extending beyond the original wound
- Itching, tenderness or tightness
- Ear-piercing keloids
- Recurrent keloids after previous treatment
Possible suitability
Who may be a suitable candidate?
- Patients with a diagnosis consistent with keloid
- People willing to attend repeated treatment and long follow-up
- Patients who understand recurrence risk
- Those able to avoid new trauma and piercing in susceptible sites
Safety screening
Who may not be suitable?
- An undiagnosed lump assumed to be a scar
- Active infection or open wound
- Surgical excision without a recurrence-control strategy
- Expectation that one injection permanently removes a large keloid
This list is not exhaustive. The treating clinician must confirm contraindications and any condition-specific precautions.
Individual assessment
Consultation and treatment planning
Assessment distinguishes keloid from hypertrophic scar and other skin lumps. The clinician records trigger, growth, symptoms, site, prior injections or excision, family history and response.
Step-by-step overview
How the treatment is performed
- Confirm diagnosisExamine growth beyond the original injury and exclude another lesion.
- Reduce activityUse pressure, silicone or injections to soften and flatten where appropriate.
- Consider surgery selectivelyExcise only when benefits justify recurrence risk and adjuvant care is feasible.
- Monitor long termTreat early regrowth rather than waiting for a large recurrence.
Anaesthesia or comfort measures
Injections can be painful; local anaesthetic may be used. Surgical excision uses local or general anaesthesia depending on size and site.
The exact technique, setting and anaesthetic plan require confirmation from the treating clinician after examination.
Downtime and healing
Expected recovery period
After injectionAbout 1–3 days
Tenderness, swelling or colour change may occur.
After excisionAbout 1–3 weeks
Wound care and pressure planning are site-dependent.
Recurrence monitoringAt least 6–18 months
Keloids can regrow months after apparent healing.
When results may become apparent
Treatment may reduce height, firmness, itch or pain. Complete and permanent clearance cannot be guaranteed; recurrence is a central part of consent.
Recovery and result timing are general ranges, not guarantees. Your written instructions and review findings take priority.
Potential benefits
What the treatment may offer
- Can reduce symptoms and scar bulk
- Several non-surgical options
- Combined strategies may reduce recurrence risk
- Early follow-up can identify regrowth
Informed consent
Risks, limitations and complications
- Skin thinning, visible vessels or pigment change after injections
- Ulceration or infection
- Wider or recurrent keloid after surgery
- Pain and need for repeated treatment
Before treatment
Preparation instructions
- Bring details of previous injections, surgery and recurrence.
- Share diabetes, medicines, pregnancy status and healing history.
- Do not pierce, cut or self-inject the scar.
- Discuss how pressure or silicone will be used after treatment.
After treatment
Aftercare
- Use pressure, silicone or dressings exactly as advised.
- Do not scratch or traumatise the area.
- Protect pigment from sun.
- Return promptly if the scar becomes raised, itchy or firm again.
Why choose Dr Husnain Aesthetic Clinic?
Experienced plastic-surgery leadership in Rawalpindi
Care is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Husnain Khan, MBBS, MCPS, FCPS, MRCS. He has more than 17 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, has worked in the UK NHS and is listed with GMC reference 7427786.
These credentials do not guarantee an outcome. The purpose of consultation is to decide whether treatment is reasonable for you and explain alternatives, limitations and follow-up.
Clinic-supplied procedure rates
Keloid Treatment prices
Keloid RemovalRs. 35,000
Keloid InjectionsRs. 5,000
These are the clinic-supplied rate-list values. Confirm the current rate and exactly what it includes before booking. Your final written quotation may differ according to the assessed procedure scope, facility, anaesthesia, tests, medicines and follow-up.
View the complete procedure price list →Personalised quotation
Keloid Treatment cost in Rawalpindi
A responsible quotation follows consultation because price depends on the treatment plan rather than the page name alone. Relevant factors include:
- Keloid size, site and number
- Injection course versus surgery
- Pressure device, silicone and dressings
- Long-term reviews and recurrence treatment
The published rate-list value is not a guaranteed final quotation. Ask what the written quotation includes and whether future sessions, tests, medicines or follow-up are separate.
Read the treatment-cost planning guide →Patient questions
Keloid Treatment FAQs
What is the difference between a keloid and hypertrophic scar?
A keloid extends beyond the original wound; a hypertrophic scar remains within its boundaries.
Can keloids be cured permanently?
Recurrence is common, so permanent cure cannot be promised.
Do steroid injections flatten keloids?
They can soften and flatten selected keloids over a series but can cause skin thinning and pigment change.
Why not simply cut a keloid out?
Excision alone can trigger a larger recurrence. A combined postoperative plan is usually considered.
Are ear keloids easier to treat?
Their shape can allow pressure devices and surgery, but recurrence still occurs.
How many injections are needed?
The number depends on size, firmness, site, response and side effects.
Can piercing cause another keloid?
Yes. People with keloid tendency should discuss avoiding new piercings or elective skin trauma.
When should I return after treatment?
Follow the planned schedule and seek earlier review if rapid regrowth, ulceration, discharge or increasing pain occurs.
Independent patient information
Evidence and safety resources
These external resources support further reading. They do not replace advice from the clinician responsible for your care.
Would you like an individual assessment?
Request a private appointment in Rawalpindi. Patients from Islamabad, elsewhere in Pakistan and overseas can ask what information is needed before travelling.
General patient information · Last reviewed 12 September 2026 · This page does not replace an examination, diagnosis or informed-consent discussion.