Pressure Therapy is a non-surgical scar management technique that involves applying continuous, controlled pressure to a healing scar or existing keloid using specially designed pressure garments, dressings, clips, or custom-made devices. The sustained pressure may help reduce blood supply to excessive scar tissue, limiting collagen buildup and encouraging the scar to become flatter and softer over time.
Pressure Therapy is commonly recommended after keloid surgery or in combination with other treatments such as steroid injections or silicone therapy to improve long-term scar outcomes.
You may be an ideal candidate if you:
Continuous pressure may gradually reduce the thickness and prominence of keloid tissue.
Encourages scars to become softer, smoother, and less noticeable over time.
Provides a conservative approach to scar management without additional invasive procedures.
Often recommended following keloid excision as part of a comprehensive treatment strategy.
Pressure garments or devices are selected based on the scar’s size, location, and patient requirements.
The surgeon evaluates the keloid’s location, severity, and previous treatments to determine whether pressure therapy is appropriate.
A suitable pressure garment, dressing, clip, or appliance is fitted to apply consistent pressure over the affected area. Patients are instructed on proper usage and duration.
Regular follow-up appointments help assess scar improvement and ensure the device continues to fit and function effectively.
Patients often choose this treatment to:
Pressure Therapy involves little to no downtime but requires consistent use for the best results.
Patients are advised to:
Long-term compliance plays an important role in achieving optimal outcomes.
Patients commonly notice:
Results develop gradually and may continue to improve with consistent therapy.
No. Most patients tolerate pressure therapy well, although mild discomfort may occur initially while adjusting to the garment or device.
The duration varies depending on the scar and treatment plan. Your surgeon will provide personalized recommendations regarding daily wear and overall treatment length.
Pressure Therapy is intended to help flatten and soften keloid scars and reduce recurrence risk. Complete removal may require additional treatments depending on the individual case.
It can be used alone for selected patients but is often combined with surgery, steroid injections, silicone therapy, or other scar management techniques for improved outcomes.
Scar changes occur gradually over weeks to months, with continued improvement often seen through consistent use and regular follow-up.
