Last updated: September 30, 2026
Kare Plastic Surgery, based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Karamanoukian’s areas of expertise include the treatment of keloid scars.
This patient said in her Youtube video: “It took almost 2 years of steroid injections and laser. I couldn’t tell you there was a huge difference made by the laser but I still continue to get steroid shots every once in a while when I do notice that there’s growth”
Prior to receiving proper treatment, she underwent five surgeries to remove the keloid, but it returned each time. Surgery for chest keloids has a notoriously high recurrence rate and is generally not recommended.
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian’s Reddit Comments on Keloid Scars
With help from AI, I reviewed 181 comments that Dr. Karamanoukian posted on Reddit. Here is a summary of the recurring points:
- Keloids usually require combination therapy.
- VBeam/PDL laser is his most frequent recommendation.
- Kenalog injections are a central part of treatment.
- He generally avoids using 5-FU.
- One or two injections generally aren’t a complete protocol.
- Topical scar gels are recurring recommendations.
- Massage is usually presented as supportive.
- Early treatment is preferable to waiting for progression.
- Surgery alone has a high recurrence risk.
- Post-surgical treatment is essential.
- He generally favors non-surgical care before surgery or SRT.
- Improvement may take months and recurrence remains possible.
Here is a link to his website: https://www.karesurgery.com/keloids/
My Keloid Scar Treatment
I believe Dr. Karamanoukian is among the top doctors treating keloid scars in America. That said, you can get the same treatment in your hometown if you go into your doctor’s appointments knowing exactly what you want and what treatment will require. While I can’t personally endorse laser treatment because I didn’t see results from it, I believe a multifaceted approach to treating keloid scars is the right methodology. Kenalog injections, daily moisturizing, and silicone sheets worked for me. Here are the steps I took to treat my keloid scars:
Shoulder Keloid Treatment: What Actually Worked
Chest Keloid Treatment: What Actually Worked
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I am not a doctor or medical professional. Any information on keloidjournal.com is based on personal experience with keloids, conversations with others who experience keloids, and independent research. No information is intended as medical advice. Consult a dermatologist.
