Comprehensive Scar Classification
Determining whether the lesion is an active keloid or hypertrophic scar, assessing vascularity and growth history.
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Keloid Treatment
SPECIALIST SCAR CARE
Keloid Treatment
in Polokwane & Mbombela.
Keloids require specialist dermatological and surgical expertise. We provide individualized, multi-modality pathways to flatten scars, relieve symptoms, and prevent recurrence.
✦ Specialist-Led
✦ Polokwane & Mbombela
✦ Individual Assessment
CLINICAL OVERVIEW
Understanding Keloid Treatment.
Personalised assessment and surgical planning tailored to your anatomy.
Keloids are raised, overgrown fibrous scars that extend beyond the boundaries of the original skin injury. Often prone to itching, tenderness, and recurrence, keloids demand a sophisticated, multi-faceted approach. Guided by Dr MP Madzhia, Unaka offers comprehensive specialist evaluation combining intralesional therapies, cryotherapy, compression, and precision surgical excision with adjuvant protocols.
Patient Safety & Specialist Protocol
All surgical procedures are performed by Dr MP Madzhia in accredited theatre facilities adhering strictly to South African medical safety standards and sterile protocols. Patient evaluation includes detailed medical screening and anaesthetic assessment prior to theatre booking.
PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Who may consider Keloid Treatment?
Suitability is determined during an individual clinical consultation. Common considerations include:
- Patients with painful, itchy or growing scars: Individuals experiencing discomfort, burning sensations, or enlargement of scars on earlobes, chest, shoulders, or jawline.
- Individuals with recurrent or refractory keloids: Patients who have experienced recurrence after prior unmonitored removals and need specialist multimodal care.
- Patients seeking aesthetic and functional relief: Candidates wanting to restore smooth skin appearance and freedom of movement with medically sound expectations.
A private consultation is necessary to confirm whether this treatment aligns with your anatomy and health status.
Book AssessmentSURGICAL JOURNEY
Step-by-step specialist care.
From your initial assessment through surgical execution and guided recovery.
Multi-Modality Treatment Strategy
Formulating a tailored sequence that may include steroid injections, silicone occlusion, or surgical excision with adjuvant therapy.
Long-Term Recurrence Surveillance
Regular follow-up appointments and maintenance protocols to detect and intercept early signs of scar reactivation.
OUR PRACTICE LOCATIONS
Consultations in Limpopo & Mpumalanga.
Dr MP Madzhia consults at two fully equipped medical practices in South Africa.
LIMPOPO PRACTICE
Polokwane
74 Grobler Street, Polokwane 0699
Tuesdays & Fridays · 08:30–17:00
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MPUMALANGA PRACTICE
Mbombela
Suite 201E, Riverside Medical Centre, 05 Torrent Crescent, Riverside Park, Mbombela 1200
Monday–Friday · 08:30–17:00
View Mbombela PracticeQUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently asked about Keloid Treatment.
Clear, straightforward medical answers to common patient questions.
What causes keloids to develop?
Keloids result from an exaggerated wound healing response where the body produces excess collagen fibroblasts following ear piercing, surgery, acne, or minor skin trauma.
Can a keloid be completely cured in one visit?
Because keloids have a biological tendency to recur, single-visit treatments rarely suffice. A multi-step treatment regimen with continuous surveillance delivers the highest success rate.
What areas are most commonly affected?
The earlobes, upper chest, shoulders, back, and jawline are anatomical zones with high skin tension that are particularly susceptible to keloids.
Ethical Medical Notice: Individual results and suitability vary. Surgical procedures carry inherent risks and require a thorough in-person consultation with a registered specialist plastic surgeon to discuss clinical indications, realistic expectations, potential complications, and specific recovery instructions. General educational content only; Dr MP Madzhia's tailored clinical assessment takes priority.
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