{"id":6816,"date":"2025-04-29T09:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T01:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/?p=6816"},"modified":"2025-04-29T09:59:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T01:59:08","slug":"hypertrophic-scars-vs-keloids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/zh\/hypertrophic-scars-vs-keloids\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertrophic Scars vs. Keloids: What are the Differences and Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6816\" class=\"elementor elementor-6816\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b86c7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b86c7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ed37ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ed37ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1296\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keloid-vs-hypertrophic-scar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6818\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keloid-vs-hypertrophic-scar.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keloid-vs-hypertrophic-scar-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keloid-vs-hypertrophic-scar-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/keloid-vs-hypertrophic-scar-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1296px) 100vw, 1296px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7257fcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7257fcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scars are a natural part of the healing process, but not all scars are created equal. Two types that often cause concern are hypertrophic scars and keloids. While they may appear similar, they have distinct characteristics and require different approaches to treatment.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed6c30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ed6c30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Sets Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids Apart?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6149bfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6149bfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both hypertrophic scars and keloids result from an overproduction of collagen during the healing process. However, their behaviors differ:\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><b>Hypertrophic Scars<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These remain within the boundaries of the original wound. They often appear red or pink and may gradually flatten and fade over time.\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><b>Keloids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These extend beyond the original wound area, forming raised, firm, and often darker patches. Keloids can continue to grow over time and may become itchy or painful.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81afa05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81afa05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes and Risk Factors\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2cfbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c2cfbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors can influence the development of hypertrophic scars and keloids:\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Genetic Predisposition<\/strong>: Individuals with a family history of keloids are more likely to develop them.\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Skin Type<\/strong>: Darker skin tones have a higher propensity for keloid formation.\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Age<\/strong>: Younger individuals, particularly those between 10 and 30 years old, are more susceptible.\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Injury Location<\/strong>: Areas with high skin tension, such as the chest, shoulders, and earlobes, are common sites for these scars.\u200b<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Type of Injury<\/strong>: Surgical incisions, burns, piercings, and acne can all lead to hypertrophic or keloid scarring.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc18e79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc18e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Diagnosing the Scar Type\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91a6d60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91a6d60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At first glance, hypertrophic scars and keloids can look quite similar\u2014both are raised, firm, and may be pink or darker than your natural skin tone. But to determine the right treatment, it&#8217;s important to get the diagnosis right.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trained dermatologist or healthcare provider will usually start with a thorough visual examination. They&#8217;ll ask questions like:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When did the scar form?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has it grown beyond the boundary of the original wound?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it itchy, tender, or painful?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a history of abnormal scarring?<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These answers provide useful clues. Hypertrophic scars tend to stay within the original wound area and may appear a few weeks after the injury. Keloids, on the other hand, often take months to develop and can grow well beyond the initial injury site.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the diagnosis isn\u2019t clear-cut, especially in early-stage or atypical cases, a skin biopsy may be recommended. This involves removing a small sample of the scar tissue under local anesthesia for microscopic analysis. The goal is to confirm the type of scar and rule out other conditions such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dermatofibromas<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nodular fasciitis<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benign skin tumors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rarely, skin cancers<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people with recurring keloids or unclear medical history, genetic predisposition is also considered. Some individuals may even be referred for allergy testing if contact dermatitis is suspected to be contributing to the inflammation around the scar.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the diagnosis right from the start matters\u2014not just for treatment, but also for setting realistic expectations. Hypertrophic scars often fade with time and mild treatment, while keloids may require more aggressive, ongoing management to prevent recurrence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2bc3a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2bc3a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Options for Hypertrophic Scars\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3a4f80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a3a4f80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9a329848-0cd9-48f1-b55f-3518769290ea.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6820\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9a329848-0cd9-48f1-b55f-3518769290ea.webp 680w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/9a329848-0cd9-48f1-b55f-3518769290ea-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a400e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a400e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertrophic scars are generally much easier to treat than keloids, and many people see improvement over time\u2014even without intervention. That said, if the scar is bothering you, whether due to appearance, tightness, or itching, there are several effective treatment options available. The right approach depends on the size, location, age of the scar, and your skin type.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3b2804 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3b2804\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Corticosteroid Injections\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0d63b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a0d63b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your hypertrophic scar is raised, red, or itchy, steroid injections may be the go-to option. These injections, usually spaced out every 4\u20136 weeks, help reduce inflammation, slow collagen production, and gradually flatten the scar.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can be used on older scars too, and are often combined with other treatments like silicone or laser therapy for better results. Most people start noticing improvement after just 2\u20133 sessions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-333a09b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"333a09b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laser Therapy\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253cd21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"253cd21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/zh\/aesthetic\/laser\/\">Laser treatment<\/a> has come a long way, and it&#8217;s not just about reducing wrinkles or age spots anymore. They can now improve hypertrophic scar appearance by up to 60\u201370% over a few months.<\/p><p>For hypertrophic scars, pulsed dye lasers (PDL) are commonly used to reduce redness and improve skin texture. They work by targeting blood vessels in the scar tissue, helping the scar fade and become more pliable.<\/p><p>Other lasers like fractional CO2 lasers can also help remodel collagen and improve scar elasticity, especially for older or more stubborn scars. Treatments are usually spaced about 4\u20136 weeks apart, and you may need multiple sessions for full results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3868ca7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3868ca7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microneedling\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e536a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e536a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you\u2019re looking for a minimally invasive option that also boosts your skin\u2019s overall health, <a href=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/zh\/aesthetic\/microneedlingdermaroller\/\">microneedling might be a good fit<\/a>. This technique uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the scar, triggering the body\u2019s natural healing response and stimulating new collagen production.<\/p><p>Microneedling can help smooth out the texture of raised scars and fade pigmentation over time. It\u2019s especially effective when combined with serums or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.<\/p><p>Many patients need a series of 3\u20136 treatments spaced a month apart for optimal results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4be1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f4be1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment Options for Keloids\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ed2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44ed2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hypertrophic-Scar-vs.-Keloid.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6819\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hypertrophic-Scar-vs.-Keloid.webp 814w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hypertrophic-Scar-vs.-Keloid-300x133.webp 300w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Hypertrophic-Scar-vs.-Keloid-768x341.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb55191 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb55191\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keloids don\u2019t play by the same rules as hypertrophic scars. These scars can be persistent, grow beyond the borders of the original wound, and have a frustrating tendency to come back\u2014even after treatment. That\u2019s why managing keloids isn\u2019t always straightforward. It usually takes a combination of therapies, some patience, and a tailored plan made with your doctor or dermatologist.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99453e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c99453e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Corticosteroid Injections\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12201db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12201db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These injections are one of the most common and effective treatments for keloids. They work by reducing inflammation and slowing down the excessive collagen production that fuels keloid growth.<\/p><p>Typically, injections are given every 3 to 4 weeks, and you might start seeing improvement after the second or third dose. Over time, the keloid may flatten, shrink, and become less itchy or painful.<\/p><p>50\u2013100% flattening was reported in most patients after a series of steroid injections. However, recurrence still occurred in some, especially without follow-up care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c3b29c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c3b29c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cryotherapy\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4be44de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4be44de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For smaller keloids, especially on the earlobes or upper chest, <a href=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/zh\/dermatology\/keloid-removal\/\">cryotherapy\u2014the use of extreme cold<\/a>\u2014can be surprisingly effective. It works by damaging the keloid tissue from the inside out, leading to its gradual shrinkage.<\/p><p>Cryotherapy is often combined with steroid injections to enhance results and reduce recurrence. You may need several sessions, but the procedure is usually quick and done in-office.<\/p><p>Keep in mind: It may cause temporary skin lightening, especially in darker skin tones, so discuss this with your doctor beforehand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fb744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42fb744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laser Therapy\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3b8fc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3b8fc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most commonly used is the pulsed dye laser (PDL), which targets blood vessels in the keloid to reduce redness, flatten the scar, and soften its texture.<\/p><p>Lasers may not remove a keloid completely, but they can make it look and feel significantly better. And when used with other treatments, especially steroids, laser therapy becomes even more effective.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7b2d42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7b2d42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Surgical Removal\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b46fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4b46fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cutting out a keloid might seem like the most obvious solution\u2014but it comes with a catch: up to 45\u2013100% of keloids can come back after surgery unless something is done to prevent regrowth. That\u2019s why surgery is almost never done alone.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re considering surgery, make sure your treatment plan includes a solid strategy for preventing recurrence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d6fcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5d6fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to Consult a Professional\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdce97c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdce97c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you notice a scar that is growing, painful, or causing distress, it&#8217;s advisable to consult a doctor. Early assessment and treatment can improve outcomes and prevent complications.\u200b<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6c5f61 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e6c5f61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-823e8b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"823e8b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aesthetic Clinic in Penang\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d567fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d567fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treat Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids at A Klinik Signature\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56f992b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56f992b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AKS-1-1024x964.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2082\" alt=\"aesthetic clinic penang\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AKS-1-1024x964.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AKS-1-300x282.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AKS-1-768x723.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AKS-1-1536x1446.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/aklinik.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AKS-1.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5403cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5403cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the differences between hypertrophic scars and keloids is crucial for effective treatment and management. With appropriate care and professional guidance, many individuals can achieve significant improvement in scar appearance and comfort.<\/p><p>A Klinik has effective treatments to remove both of these scars. Visit one of our clinics in KL or Penang and speak to an aesthetic doctor who can recommend the best option for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70033ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"70033ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4f2odQQ\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book an Appointment<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hypertrophic scars and keloids may look similar but need different treatments. 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