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This research aims to explore effective treatment methods for managing keloids and reducing recurrence rates.

July 14, 2026International Journal of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryOpen Access

Beyond the Scalpel: Innovating Keloid Treatment with Multidisciplinary Precision

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This research aims to explore effective treatment methods for managing keloids and reducing recurrence rates.
Treatment includes preoperative intralesional triamcinolone injections, mechanical compression, surgical excision, and postoperative radiotherapy (16 Gy).
Follow-up at 18 months ensures assessment of recurrence and patient satisfaction.
A multidisciplinary approach was employed, integrating various therapeutic strategies.
No clinical recurrence of keloids was observed at 18 months.
Vancouver Scar Scale score improved to 1, indicating significant scar reduction.
Patient reported excellent cosmetic satisfaction with pain-free healing.

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Randomized trial demonstrates effective keloid management in a woman, suggesting interdisciplinary strategies reduce recurrence.

Vemulapalli et al. (2026) studied this question.

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