New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center

Keloid Treatment

Having treated more than 100,000 patients, our New York Cosmetic, Skin & Laser Surgery Center provides specialized keloid removal NYC care. At our Manhattan practice, we treat stubborn raised scars with steroid and 5-FU injections, VBeam laser, cryotherapy, and surgical removal when appropriate.

Keloid Treatment in New York

Q: What treatments are available for keloid removal in NYC?

We offer keloid removal NYC patients several treatment options, including corticosteroid and 5-FU injections, VBeam pulsed dye laser, cryotherapy, and surgical excision. Dr. Rokhsar often combines treatments for resistant or recurrent scars. Your treatment plan depends on the keloid’s thickness, location, symptoms, skin tone, prior treatment, and recurrence history.

Q: Does laser treatment completely remove a keloid?

Keloid laser treatment is generally used to improve a keloid rather than promise complete removal. VBeam targets blood vessels that contribute to a scar’s red or purple color. It may also help flatten some scars. Dr. Rokhsar often combines VBeam with steroid and 5-FU injections when treating thick, red, or persistent keloids.

Q: Can an earlobe keloid grow back after surgical removal?

Yes. An earlobe keloid can return after excision, especially when surgery is performed without follow-up therapy. Dr. Rokhsar may combine surgery with steroid and 5-FU injections. Pressure earrings may also be recommended after the incision heals. Combination treatment is intended to reduce the chance of another thick scar forming.

Keloid Removal NYC for Raised and Recurrent Scars

Keloid treatment NYC patients seek is different from treatment for an ordinary scar. A keloid grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound, unlike a hypertrophic scar that stays within them. Keloids may develop after acne, piercings, burns, cuts, surgery, or other skin injuries. They can become firm, red, itchy, tender, painful, or larger over time.

Our treatment starts by examining the scar’s size, location, color, symptoms, and treatment history. We frequently use keloid injection treatment with corticosteroids and 5-FU to soften and flatten thick scar tissue. Keloid laser treatment with the VBeam pulsed dye laser can target persistent redness. For stubborn scars, Dr. Rokhsar often combines injections and laser therapy instead of relying on one treatment.

Other options include cryotherapy for keloids and surgical excision for carefully chosen scars. Surgery alone carries a significant risk of recurrence, so follow-up treatment is often part of the plan. Earlobe keloids may require excision, injections, and pressure earrings. Dr. Rokhsar selects each treatment according to the keloid’s location, thickness, history, and tendency to return.

Keloid Treatment NYC by a Laser and Dermatologic Surgeon

Dr. Cameron Rokhsar is double board-certified in dermatology and micrographic dermatologic surgery. He is fellowship-trained in laser and Mohs surgery. A graduate of Harvard College and NYU School of Medicine, he has more than 20 years of experience treating scars, keloids, and other difficult skin conditions.

Dr. Rokhsar serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital. He helped develop Fraxel laser technology and has participated in research involving VBeam and CO2 laser systems. His background in laser surgery is especially relevant when treating red, thick, or persistent keloids that may require more than injections alone.

Our Manhattan practice has more than 40 lasers and energy-based devices. Dr. Rokhsar can combine steroid injections for keloids with 5-FU, VBeam, cryotherapy, or surgery when medically appropriate. Other physicians also refer difficult scar cases to him. Our facilities and operating room are Quad A accredited for patient safety and quality of care.

Patients searching for a keloid specialist NYC often come to us after a scar resisted prior treatment or returned. Dr. Rokhsar treats keloids caused by acne, surgery, trauma, burns, and piercings. Common areas include the chest, shoulders, face, jawline, and ears. He also performs earlobe keloid removal when injections and other non-surgical treatments are not enough.

Keloid Treatment Before and After

* Results May Vary.

How Long Does Keloid Treatment Last?

Results from keloid scar removal vary with the scar’s thickness, age, location, symptoms, and previous treatments. Steroid and 5-FU injections can gradually soften and flatten raised scar tissue while reducing itching or tenderness. VBeam can improve persistent redness. Small keloids may also respond to cryotherapy when it is suitable for the patient’s skin tone and scar.

Many keloids need a series of treatments rather than a single visit. Changes in thickness, firmness, tenderness, itching, and color can develop as treatment continues. Large, recurrent, or resistant scars may require a combination of methods. Laser treatment for keloid removal is commonly paired with injections because laser treatment alone may not adequately flatten thick scar tissue.

No treatment can guarantee that a keloid will never return. Recurrence is particularly concerning after surgery alone. For selected surgical cases, Dr. Rokhsar may recommend steroid and 5-FU injections, laser treatment, or pressure therapy during follow-up. Our goal is to create a flatter, less noticeable scar while reducing symptoms such as itching, tenderness, pain, and irritation.

Keloid Treatment Downtime or Side Effects

Keloid injection treatment usually involves little or no downtime. You may have temporary soreness, swelling, bruising, or changes in skin color around the injection site. Most patients can return to their normal activities after leaving our Manhattan office. Repeat injections may be scheduled according to the thickness of the scar and how it responds.

VBeam keloid laser treatment can cause temporary redness, swelling, or bruising. Cryotherapy may cause soreness, blistering, and pigment changes. Color changes deserve added attention in patients with brown or Black skin. Dr. Rokhsar examines your skin tone, scar thickness, and treatment history before choosing a laser setting or recommending cryotherapy.

Surgical keloid removal involves more aftercare because the incision needs time to heal. Earlobe surgery may include sutures followed by pressure earrings and additional injections. We provide wound-care instructions based on the procedure performed. Follow-up treatment is especially relevant after excision because cutting the skin can trigger another keloid in people who are prone to developing them.

New York Keloid Treatment FAQs

What treatments are available for keloid removal in NYC?

We offer keloid removal NYC patients several treatment options, including corticosteroid and 5-FU injections, VBeam pulsed dye laser, cryotherapy, and surgical excision. Dr. Rokhsar often combines treatments for resistant or recurrent scars. Your treatment plan depends on the keloid’s thickness, location, symptoms, skin tone, prior treatment, and recurrence history.

Are steroid and 5-FU injections effective for keloids?

Yes. Corticosteroid injections are commonly used to soften and flatten raised keloids. Dr. Rokhsar frequently combines corticosteroids with 5-FU for thick or stubborn scars. Several sessions may be needed. Keloid injection treatment can also reduce symptoms such as itching and tenderness while gradually decreasing the thickness and firmness of the scar.

Does laser treatment completely remove a keloid?

Keloid laser treatment is generally used to improve a keloid rather than promise complete removal. VBeam targets blood vessels that contribute to a scar’s red or purple color. It may also help flatten some scars. Dr. Rokhsar often combines VBeam with steroid and 5-FU injections when treating thick, red, or persistent keloids.

Can an earlobe keloid grow back after surgical removal?

Yes. An earlobe keloid can return after excision, especially when surgery is performed without follow-up therapy. Dr. Rokhsar may combine surgery with steroid and 5-FU injections. Pressure earrings may also be recommended after the incision heals. Combination treatment is intended to reduce the chance of another thick scar forming.

How do I choose a keloid doctor in NYC?

Look for a board-certified dermatologist or dermatologic surgeon with experience treating recurrent keloids using several methods. Dr. Rokhsar is double board-certified and fellowship-trained in laser and Mohs surgery. As a keloid specialist NYC patients visit for difficult scars, he can provide injections, VBeam treatment, cryotherapy, and surgery within one practice.

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Common Body Areas We Treat

From your face to your feet, we offer precise, physician-performed treatments for every area of your body. Whether you’re targeting wrinkles, scars, unwanted hair, or skin concerns, Dr. Rokhsar and our team provide customized care to achieve natural, lasting results.