Keloids Specialist

Fiyin Sokoya, MD Our Services Keloids
Fiyin Sokoya, MD - - Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fiyin Sokoya, MD

Double Board Certified Head and Neck Surgeon, Facial Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta, GA

Skin wounds that don’t heal properly can result in keloids — noticeably hardened scar tissue that can affect how you feel about your appearance. To remove them, Fiyin Sokoya, MD, offers comprehensive care plans for keloids at his offices the Atlanta, GA area. Dr. Sokoya focuses on full wound healing and preventing the return of bothersome keloids. Learn how you can treat keloids by calling the office of Fiyin Sokoya, MD, today or by booking an appointment online.

Keloids

What are keloids?

Keloids and hypertrophic scars are masses that form on your skin because of the abnormal healing of wounds. They can form in any part of your body where you experience trauma.

Wounds that develop keloids or hypertrophic scars can result from injuries to your skin caused by:

  • Acne
  • Burns
  • Scratches
  • Chickenpox scars

You can also develop keloids or hypertrophic scars following a surgery if your wound doesn’t heal properly.

What is the difference between keloids and hypertrophic scars?

Keloids develop when thick, fibrous scars develop on your skin that extend beyond the borders of your original wound. This can cause the growth of extra scar tissue that can harden over the original wound. Keloids can be challenging to treat because they tend to be recurrent. People with darker skin are at increased risk for developing keloids.

Hypertrophic scars occur when thinner, more streamlined arrangements of collagen fibers stay within the borders of your original wound. Hypertrophic scars can develop in people of all skin types.

How are keloids and hypertrophic scars treated?

While keloids and hypertrophic scars aren’t harmful to your health, they can affect how you feel about your appearance. If you’re bothered by the visibility of the mass, if your skin itches, or if you have recurrent keloids or hypertrophic scars, Dr. Sokoya can customize a plan to treat them.

Keloids and hypertrophic scars are treatable with a variety of technologies. Dr. Sokoya can determine which treatment option is the right fit for your needs based on the type of condition you have and its severity.

Options for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars include:

  • Creams
  • Radiation
  • Laser therapy
  • Chemotherapy medications

Dr. Sokoya also offers surgical excisions of excess tissue to help your wound heal without scarring. He operates with a high level of precision to reduce your risk for scars and the return of troublesome scar tissue.

Other strategies for preventing a recurrence of keloids and hypertrophic scars include steroid injections, silicone sheeting, and skin taping.

To learn more about your options for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars and reducing your risk for a recurrence of these conditions, call the office of Fiyin Sokoya, MD, nearest you today or book a consultation online.

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