Keloid Scar Treatment Manchester
Scar & Skin Surgery
Keloid Scars
Keloid & Hypertrophic Scar Treatment in Manchester
Keloid scar treatment at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester — consultant plastic surgeon-led steroid injections and keloid excision for raised, itchy or growing scars. Specialist scar care at our CQC-registered private hospital in the city centre.
Keloid Scar Treatment
What is a Keloid Scar?
Treatment Overview
A keloid is an overgrowth of scar tissue that extends beyond the boundaries of the original wound — often raised, firm, itchy or tender, and continuing to grow over time. Keloids commonly follow piercings (especially earlobes), acne, surgery, burns or even minor scratches, and are more frequent in darker skin types. They differ from hypertrophic scars, which stay within the wound edges and often settle with time.
Keloids rarely disappear on their own — and treating them incorrectly can make them worse. At Deansgate Hospital, treatment is planned by a consultant plastic surgeon and usually combines approaches: steroid injections to flatten and soften the scar, and surgical excision with meticulous technique and post-operative injections where removal is needed. See also our mole and skin lesion removal service.
Smooth, Comfortable Skin Again
Keloid Treatment Manchester at Deansgate Hospital
Deansgate Hospital offers specialist scar management in central Manchester — rapid access to consultant assessment, injections and surgery from across the North West, with no waiting lists.
What are the Treatment Options for Keloids?
Keloid Treatment Options
The right treatment depends on the size, site and age of your keloid — and whether it has been treated before. Most patients need a combination approach, planned at consultation.
Steroid Injections
Corticosteroid (triamcinolone) is injected directly into the scar to flatten, soften and reduce itching. A course of injections every 4–6 weeks is typical, and for many keloids injections alone achieve an excellent result without surgery.
Keloid Excision
Larger or resistant keloids are surgically removed under local anaesthetic with meticulous, tension-free closure. Because keloids can recur after excision alone, surgery is combined with a planned course of post-operative steroid injections — dramatically reducing recurrence.
To book a keloid scar assessment in Manchester, contact Deansgate Hospital on 0161 470 9280.
Do I have a keloid scar?
Is Keloid Treatment Right for You?
If a scar is raised, growing, itchy, tender or affecting your confidence — particularly on the earlobe, chest, shoulder or jawline — specialist assessment will confirm whether it is a keloid and which treatment will work best.
Earlobe Keloids
Keloids after piercings are among the most common we treat — excision with post-operative injections (and sometimes pressure earrings) gives excellent, lasting results.
Previously Treated Keloids
Keloids that have returned after previous removal need a carefully planned combination approach — our consultants will be honest about what can realistically be achieved.
What Can Keloid Treatment Address?
Regain your confidence
Treatment can flatten and soften raised scars, relieve itching and tenderness, remove earlobe and piercing keloids, improve acne and surgical keloids on the chest, shoulders and jawline, and reduce the risk of recurrence through combined therapy.
Keloid Treatment Cost
Fixed quote
at consultation
Keloid Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Can keloids be cured?
Keloids can be treated very effectively — flattened, softened and removed — though they need a properly planned approach because they can recur. Combination treatment gives the best long-term results.
Do steroid injections hurt?
The injection stings briefly — local anaesthetic or cooling can be used. Most patients find the course very tolerable.
How many steroid injections will I need?
Typically a course of 3–6 injections spaced 4–6 weeks apart, adjusted to how your scar responds.
Will my keloid come back after removal?
Excision alone has a high recurrence rate — which is why we combine surgery with post-operative steroid injections, reducing recurrence dramatically.
Can you remove earlobe keloids from piercings?
Yes — earlobe keloids are among the most common we treat, with excellent results from excision plus injections, and pressure earrings where helpful.
What is the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar?
Hypertrophic scars stay within the original wound and often settle with time; keloids grow beyond the wound edges and rarely resolve without treatment. Your consultant will confirm which you have.
Is keloid removal painful?
Excision is performed under local anaesthetic and is painless; the area is mildly tender for a few days afterwards.
Can I re-pierce my ear after keloid removal?
Re-piercing is usually discouraged, as it risks triggering a new keloid — your consultant will advise on your individual risk.
Do creams and silicone sheets work?
Silicone gels and sheets help flatten minor scars and support treatment, but established keloids almost always need injections or surgery.
Am I prone to keloids?
Keloids run in families and are more common in darker skin types and in areas like the chest, shoulders, jawline and earlobes.
How much does keloid treatment cost?
Injection courses and excision are priced clearly at consultation with a fixed quote — no hidden extras.
How quickly can I be seen?
Consultations are usually available within days — no NHS waiting list.
Struggling with a Keloid Scar?
Keloid Scar Treatment in Manchester
Keloid scars are notoriously stubborn — and NHS treatment for them is rarely available on cosmetic grounds. At Deansgate Hospital in Manchester, keloid care is consultant plastic surgeon-led, combining steroid injection courses with surgical excision where needed, at a CQC-registered hospital in the city centre. Patients travel to us from across the North West for scar treatment that is planned properly, not just attempted.
Keloids treated incorrectly often come back larger — specialist planning matters. Choose a consultant plastic surgeon experienced in scar management, understand the full treatment course, and receive transparent fixed pricing before starting. Book on 0161 470 9280.
What Our Patients Say
“Really good place, the doctor was amazing. They offered me food while waiting and were overall amazing. I got a keloid removed — would recommend 10/10!”
— Verified Google review, 5.0 ★