steroid injection for keloids?
October 9th, 2010 | 
Author: Question by DooDoo: steroid injection for keloids?
okay we decided to try steroid injection for my keloid on left ear.
do i go to a plastic surgeon, doctor, or what kind of doctor??
and is it 100 bucks or below that?
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Answer by and um
If you can get anything from a plastic surgeon for less than a hundred bucks I’d be surprised.
It may not work if it is not a new scar.
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I have had a large keloid on my chest for years. I have been to dermatologists and plastics surgeons over the years. I saw a dermatologist about 10 years ago who gave me steroid injections that had no effect and were unbearably painful. I recently started seeing a plastic surgeon who has started my injections again and after just two visits I am VERY pleased with my results so far. The keloid has lightened up and flattened considerably. It is blending in very well with my natural skin color.
If I were you, I would definitely see a plastic surgeon. From my experience, they seem to be a bit more knowledgeable about what treatments will be best for you. If you have insurance, you should only have to pay your co-pay each time you visit. Depending on the size of your keloid, you will probably have do 3-5 visits. It is well worth the money!
Also, make sure that your doctor gives you a local anesthesia before the steroid injections. They are very painful without it!
Good Luck!