Keloids
Surgery alone often isn't enough. Radiation given in the days after removal is what keeps a keloid from coming back.
About Keloids
Keloids are raised overgrowths of scar tissue that develop at the site of skin injury. They can be itchy, painful, and cosmetically concerning. Keloids may continue to grow over time and are more common in individuals with darker skin tones.
Removing a keloid surgically creates a new wound — and that wound can form a new keloid. Radiation therapy interrupts that cycle.
How radiation therapy helps
- Reduces recurrence rate after keloid removal
- Minimally invasive and precisely targeted
- Used in combination with surgery for better outcomes
- Improves cosmetic appearance and reduces discomfort
What to expect during treatment
- Consultation with your radiation oncologist and surgeon
- Radiation typically begins within 24–48 hours after surgery
- Treatment sessions are brief and painless
- Minimal disruption to daily activities
- Follow-up to monitor healing and cosmetic results
Are there side effects?
- Temporary redness or irritation at the treatment site
- Rare risk of skin pigmentation changes
- No systemic side effects
A note on radiation dose
Treatment for benign conditions uses a small fraction of the dose used to treat cancer. The machine is the same; the prescription is not. Your physician will walk you through exactly what is delivered and why.
Benign Conditions
Is This an Option for You?
A consultation is the fastest way to find out. Most patients are seen within a few days.
Request a consultationConsidering keloid removal?
A consultation costs you an hour and answers the question. Ask whether radiation therapy belongs in your treatment plan.