Keloid Scar on chest
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I had a small mole removed fom my chest, but the stitches split and have left me with a huge keloid scar. I'm so self-conscious of it as it right in the middle of my chest, so I can't wear any low cut tops, or if I do I wear a big necklce to cover it.
I had steroid injections and laser treatment a couple of years ago but if anything, has made it redder and itchier. I am desperate to have surgery to remove it once and for all but have a feeling it's going to be expensive. Any one had good results from surgery??
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I have a very big keloid scar on my chest and I'm also really restricted in what tops I can wear and it really gets me down
I've consulted plastic surgeons in the past that told me they wouldn't dare touch me in fear of it returning bigger then ever. They all took photos of it though for the medical books as they had not seen anything like it.
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Cant33nchick SongOx
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Hi SongOx from someone a little closer to home
?I am in queensland and am having issues with a keloid from a surgical procedure the scar is only 6 months old but causing alot of pain and discomfort.
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Hi Peridirect,
I know your question was for the original poster but I thought I'd respond because i haven't given an update on my Cryoshape procedure since I got it 4 months ago. My chest scar is actually still healing. The procedure only took about 30-40min. The first 2.5 weeks I had to keep it covered only removing the bandage to shower and and clean two times a day. I got antibiotics for 5 days.
It was sore/tinder the first 2wks but ok there after. The itching remained for several weeks which my doctor stated was part of the healing process. The jabbing pain normally associated with keloids went away soon after procedure.
About 4wks after my Cryoshape I received kenolog steroid and 5-fu injections. The injections help flatten the scar while the Cryoshape helps kill the cells/tissue. So used in conjunction, the keloid will stop growing and flatten over time. I've now had 3 kenolog and 5-fu (mixed 50/50), one every 4wks since September.
My scar is just about flat. Flat enough that you can no longer see the bulge under my shirts. I'm super happy about that! My doctor will not give me anymore injections until February (if I need it), as they want to see how flat it gets. Too many steroid injections and actually make the scar cave in-we don't want that.
The injections are painful, the initial prick then followed by a burning/stinging feeling as the steroid goes into the scar. It bruises the scar, takes weeks to heal. My last injection was in November and the scar sight is still red and purple. It almost looks like blood is stuck or pooling under the skin. My doctor says this too is normal.
It's still healing and not fully resembling what the healed area will look like but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm very happy I got it done. I wish I had done it sooner. I'm still not wearing low neck tops (like I said the scar is red and purple in various areas) but I'm hoping by the spring time I'll be healed and comfortable enough to be carefree. I've had this scar since I was 19 or 20, what's another 6-8mo I figure? Lol
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shavon44367 peridirect
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Awesome and good luck to you at your appointment. Start massaging your scar(s) for a few minutes multiple times a day. I used to do that (still do) and it made the scar softer. My doctor said it's most likely the massaging that has been helping with the healing. But also mentioned it was easier for her to stick the Cryoshape probe thru the scar because the tissue was so soft. Many keloids are hard and painful. I noticed prior to my procedure, that if I could keep the scar soft it would rarely hurt or get jabbing pains. But whenever I'd forget or become neglectful for several weeks it would hurt and throb with pains.
Good luck to you again. Can't wait to hear how your appointment went. Where are you located?
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