Keloid scars: assessment before cosmetic treatment
A raised or growing scar needs the right assessment. A Dr Sknn cosmetic consultation does not establish a keloid diagnosis or promise removal.
A raised scar needs the correct assessment before a treatment plan.
Keloids behave differently from hypertrophic scars and other skin lesions. Site, symptoms, growth, skin tone, previous treatment and recurrence risk all affect the safest route.
Keloids are persistent scars with a significant recurrence risk.
Read more about Keloid scarring consultation Treatment details and clinical context
A keloid is scar tissue that grows beyond the original injury. Other raised scars can look similar, so a label or photograph cannot establish the diagnosis.
Keloids may persist or return after treatment. No scar cream, laser course or cosmetic package can promise complete removal or a permanent result.
A changing, painful or troublesome scar, or uncertainty about what a mark is, needs appropriate healthcare assessment. A cosmetic discussion does not replace disease diagnosis or specialist management.
Assessment comes before any scar procedure.
The consultation should establish the diagnosis, goals, risks and correct clinical route. It may lead to advice, referral, observation or no procedure.
01 · Before Bring the scar history
Explain the original injury, changes, symptoms and previous care. Seek appropriate healthcare assessment first for an unexplained or concerning change.
02 · Consultation Discuss the appropriate scope
The consultation should clarify the concern, realistic limits and whether another healthcare assessment is needed. No procedure is promised.
03 · Next step Consider the actual proposal
If a cosmetic option is appropriate, review its evidence, risks, price, aftercare and alternatives before deciding. No treatment is a valid choice.
Explore real patient results.
Browse the clinic's current skin, face, body and hair results. Every result is individual, and your clinician will explain what may be realistic for you.
What patients say about Dr Sknn.
Recent public Google feedback and verified Pabau appointment reviews. Reviews describe individual experiences and do not guarantee a particular treatment outcome.
Keep the scar assessment and cosmetic discussion clear
Understand the concern and the appropriate next step before considering a procedure.
Describe the scar and its history
Explain when it appeared, the original injury, changes over time, symptoms and previous care. Tell the practitioner if you have formed raised scars after earlier procedures.
Review scope before treatment
Ask whether the concern is suitable for a cosmetic consultation or needs a separate healthcare route. An appointment listing does not establish that a particular procedure is appropriate or available.
Discuss realistic limits
Any proposed procedure needs its own explanation of evidence, material risks, recovery, alternatives and recurrence. No treatment is a valid option.
Avoid unassessed intervention
Do not attempt to cut, burn or inject a scar yourself. Seek appropriate assessment if the scar is changing or causing symptoms.
Clinics and consultation
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Doctor consultations are free; a separate £50 reservation fee applies. Check the booking app for current cancellation and rescheduling terms.
Sources were checked on 15 September 2026. They support general patient information and do not establish an individual diagnosis, Dr Sknn procedure, practitioner suitability or outcome.
Site changes symptoms, risks and treatment choices.
Keloids can occur anywhere after skin injury. These examples help guide assessment and do not establish a diagnosis or procedure.
View treatment areas and concerns 4 options covered on this page
Frequently asked questions.
These answers are general and do not replace examination or individual advice.
Is every raised scar a keloid?
Can a keloid always be removed permanently?
Does a consultation mean a procedure will follow?
What should I bring to the consultation?
Start with an assessment and realistic goals.
A consultation can clarify the diagnosis, recurrence risk and appropriate route. It does not promise a procedure or complete removal.