Procedures

Intralesional scar injection (steroid injection for keloid / hypertrophic scar)

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Injects a corticosteroid such as triamcinolone directly into a keloid or hypertrophic scar to soften it and reduce itch and pain. The AAD describes a schedule of injections every 2 to 3 weeks for four sessions.
Non-surgicalTopical6 before/after photos
Rating
8.72/ 10
from 61 reviews
Satisfaction
82.0%
from 61 reviews
Downtime
0–2days
Full recovery 0–2 wks
Flight safe
0days after

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How long is the downtime for Intralesional scar injection (steroid injection for keloid / hypertrophic scar)?

0–2 days. Full recovery 0–2 wks · Flight safe 0 days

The AAD notes that many keloids that respond to injection regrow within five years and that light spots can develop at injection sites, particularly on darker skin tones.
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Last updated 2026-08-06