Burns / Scars / Keloids

Soften thick raised scars, flatten keloids, relieve itching, and restore skin flexibility.

Clinical Perspective

Concerns are simply starting points for conversation. This page is designed to inform, not to diagnose. Every individual presentation is unique.

Doctor-Led Assessment Always
Understanding

Understanding Raised Scars, Keloids & Tissue Softening.

Raised scars (hypertrophic scars) and keloids happen when the body’s healing process goes into overdrive after a cut, burn, piercing, or acne cyst. Instead of laying down a normal flat layer of collagen, the skin produces too much thick, tangled collagen. While hypertrophic scars stay within the original wound area, keloids continue to grow larger, forming firm, raised, and often itchy or tender nodules.

Surgical cutting alone often causes keloids to return even larger. At 22 Luna, we use a doctor-led non-surgical combination approach: gentle scar-softening micro-injections, RF microneedling, laser smoothing, and natural growth factors to flatten raised bumps, stop itching, and blend the scar smoothly with your natural skin.

Prevalence & Context

Keloids occur in up to 15% of individuals with genetic susceptibility, especially on the chest, shoulders, jawline, and earlobes.

Observation

Signs you may notice.

What people often experience when navigating this concern.

01Raised, firm, rubbery scar tissue that has grown larger than the original cut or piercing
02Constant itching, tenderness, or sharp prickling sensations inside the scar
03Shiny, purplish, red, or dark surface with no pores or hair
04Tight, pulling feeling on the skin that makes moving your neck or joints uncomfortable
05Feeling self-conscious about visible thick scars on your chest, shoulders, ears, or face
Contributing Factors

Possible causes.

Concerns typically stem from a combination of internal and external factors.

01

Genetic Healing Tendency

Some people naturally inherit cells that produce excessive collagen during wound repair.

02

Deep Skin Injury & High Tension

Burns, surgical incisions, ear piercings, or deep acne cysts heal under high mechanical skin tension.

03

Prolonged Inflammation During Healing

Infections or slow-healing wounds keep collagen-producing cells active for too long.

04

Extra Blood Vessels in the Scar

Active micro-vessels inside the scar continue feeding growth and causing redness and itching.

Professional Guidance

When should you seek advice?

Consultation is not about emergency; it is about replacing guesswork with an unhurried medical perspective.

When a scar keeps growing, thickening, or spreading months after an injury or piercing
When scars cause persistent itching, throbbing discomfort, or pain under clothing pressure
If burn scars feel stiff and restrict your normal movement or neck flexibility
To undergo a safe, non-surgical medical treatment plan that prevents scars from returning
Solution Pathways

Possible treatment options.

These procedures represent clinical pathways often recommended for this concern. During your consultation, we evaluate which single option or combined protocol is most appropriate for your skin biology.

Micro-Needling / Advanced RF

Radiofrequency micro-pins break down stiff, tangled collagen bundles and stimulate softer, flatter skin remodeling.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

Natural growth factors help rebalance collagen production and promote healthy, organized tissue repair.

Skin Resurfacing

Fractional laser remodeling to smooth raised borders and blend scar color with your natural skin.

Mesotherapy

Targeted micro-injections of medical scar-softening and anti-inflammatory formulations directly into the raised scar.

Daily Habits

Prevention & daily care.

Simple, effective habits that support barrier resilience and maintain clinical progress.

01

Avoid elective piercings, tattoos, or unessential cosmetic cuts if you or your family are prone to keloids

02

Use medical-grade silicone gel sheets on fresh wounds for 3 to 6 months to keep scars flat as they heal

03

Protect healing wounds from all direct sunlight with clothing and SPF 50+ to avoid dark staining

04

Gently massage healing cuts with hydrating ointments to reduce stiff tissue tension

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, transparent answers regarding burns / scars / keloids.

Can keloids be flattened without surgery?

Yes! Non-surgical combination therapy (softening micro-injections, RF microneedling, and laser smoothing) is actually much safer than surgery, flattening keloids while preventing them from growing back.

How many sessions does it take to flatten a thick scar?

Will the scar disappear completely?

Begin With Understanding

Flatten and soften stubborn scars.

Schedule your comprehensive scar revision consultation at 22 Luna.

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