Plastic Surgery Keloid Removal In Tampa, FL
Board certified surgical expertise combined with advanced scar revision techniques to help you reclaim smooth, confident skin.
Why Choose Formation for Keloid Treatment
A boutique surgical practice built on precision, safety, and lasting results.
Board Certified Expertise
Dr. Gopal Grandhige is certified by the American Board of Surgery with over 15 years of experience and thousands of procedures performed. His fellowship training in burn surgery, critical care, and minimally invasive techniques provides unmatched insight into scar biology and tissue healing.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Every keloid is unique. Formation creates customized scar treatment protocols that may combine surgical excision with corticosteroid injections, compression therapy, or other adjuvant treatments to significantly reduce recurrence rates and deliver natural looking results. Learn more about our approach to patient care.
Year Long Follow Up Care
Keloid scar removal requires ongoing attention. Formation patients receive structured follow up care for a full year, including inflammation management, compression guidance, and proactive intervention if any signs of recurrence appear. Our team, including Dr. Ahmad Saad, ensures continuity throughout your healing journey.
Our Proven Process for Keloid Scar Removal
A thoughtful, step by step approach designed to minimize recurrence and maximize your confidence.
Comprehensive Consultation
Your journey begins with an in depth evaluation where Dr. Grandhige takes time to understand your keloid history, previous treatments, and what success looks like for you. He examines the scar tissue, discusses your skin type and healing tendencies, and determines whether surgical excision, steroid therapy, or a multimodal approach will deliver the best outcome. You leave with clarity and a personalized treatment plan.
Preoperative Preparation
Many patients benefit from injectable treatments such as corticosteroid injections in the weeks leading up to surgery to reduce keloid size and inflammation. You receive structured guidance on nutrition, protein intake, and lifestyle factors that optimize tissue healing. This preparation phase is critical for reducing the chance of keloid regrowth after surgical removal.
Precision Surgical Excision
All procedures are performed in Quad A certified surgical facilities with the same trusted team for consistency and safety. Dr. Grandhige uses tension free closure techniques and meticulous surgical planning to remove the abnormal scar tissue while minimizing trauma to surrounding skin. For larger keloids, reconstruction may involve local flap procedures or skin grafting to restore natural appearance.
Active Recovery and Long Term Monitoring
Recovery at Formation is hands on and guided. You receive compression therapy protocols, FDA approved silicone gel sheet recommendations, and scheduled follow up visits to monitor healing. If adjuvant treatments like additional steroid injections or cryotherapy are needed, they are administered at precise intervals. This proactive approach dramatically reduces recurrence compared to surgery alone.
Ready to Discuss Your Keloid Treatment Options?
Schedule a consultation to receive honest guidance and a personalized care plan.
Is Keloid Removal Right for You?
You may be an ideal candidate if any of these situations sound familiar.
- You have a raised, thick scar from a past surgery, injury, or piercing that continues to grow beyond the original wound.
- You experience itching, pain, or tenderness from keloid scar tissue on your chest, shoulders, earlobes, or jawline.
- You have tried steroid injections or silicone sheets but the keloid has not responded or continues to return.
- You avoid certain clothing, activities, or social situations because you feel self conscious about visible scarring.
- You had keloid removal surgery elsewhere and the scar grew back larger than before.
- You want to address keloid scarring on your chest or torso as part of a broader men’s aesthetic surgery plan.
- You are a man seeking a surgeon who understands masculine aesthetics and how scars affect chest and shoulder contours.
- You have darker skin and are concerned about hyperpigmentation or discoloration from previous treatments.
- You want a surgeon who will be honest about whether surgery is the right option or if other treatments should be tried first.
- You are ready to invest in expert care with a full year of follow up to ensure lasting results.
“The change was subtle but powerful. I have increased confidence in social settings, greater comfort in fitted clothing, and renewed motivation. No one suspects surgery. They just see confidence, balance, and presence.”
Formation Patient
Dr. Grandhige completed his medical training at the University of Michigan Medical School and maintains active membership with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. View before and after results in our patient gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keloids form when the body produces excess collagen during wound healing, causing scar tissue to grow beyond the original injury. They can develop from surgery, piercings, burns, acne, or even minor cuts. People with darker skin tones are 15 to 20 times more likely to develop keloids, and a family history of keloid scarring increases risk significantly. They most commonly appear on the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and upper back.
Yes. Traditional surgical removal alone has recurrence rates as high as 50 to 90 percent. That is why Formation uses a multimodal approach combining surgery with adjuvant therapies such as corticosteroid injections, compression therapy, and silicone sheeting. This comprehensive protocol significantly reduces the chance of regrowth compared to excision alone.
Most patients return to normal activities within one to two weeks. Stitches are typically removed after six to eight days. Full healing and scar maturation can take three to six months, during which you will have scheduled follow up visits for monitoring and any necessary adjuvant treatments.
Coverage varies. If the keloid causes pain, restricts movement, or affects function, some insurance plans may provide partial coverage. Purely cosmetic removal is typically not covered. Our team can help you understand your options during your consultation.
Hypertrophic scars stay within the boundaries of the original wound and often fade over time. Keloids grow beyond the wound margins, continue expanding, and rarely improve without treatment. Both are raised scars caused by excess collagen, but keloids require more aggressive intervention to prevent recurrence.
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Take a look at her fantastic results now that the 10 threads we placed are settled.
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Facial Harmonization Step 2
It takes more than one treatment and often more than one treatment session to accomplish facial harmony and balance.
Here’s a look at step 2 in the journey for our surgical coordinator Hanna.
She wanted to address asymmetry and fullness in the lower face. To accomplish this we’ve started with Botox in the masseter to slim the jaw, and create a more feminine, heart shaped face. Now for step 2 we’re placing PDO lifting threads to enhance definition around the jawline without adding volume.
Stay tuned for step 3 and click the link in our bio to set up a consultation to determine your next steps to achieve your aesthetic goals.
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The power of a profile transformation. 🔥
For this patient, we combined PDO Lifting Threads and advanced chin/jawline filler to completely redefine his lower face. By strategically lifting the mid-to-lower face and sculpting the jaw, we didn’t just enhance one feature—we elevated his entire facial appearance.
An incredible, natural-looking result that brings balance and confidence from every angle.
Note: Minor bunching or puckering is completely normal immediately following a PDO thread lift. The slight bunching visible in the after photo will fully subside on its own over the next 2-4 weeks as the threads settle.
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Plastic Surgery Keloid Removal In Tampa, FL
Formation is located in the iconic yellow brick building on South Howard Avenue in the heart of South Tampa, just across from Fresh Kitchen. Our central location makes us easily accessible to patients throughout the Tampa Bay area.
We proudly serve patients from neighborhoods including:
Hyde Park and SoHo
Davis Islands
Westchase and Carrollwood
St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Seminole Heights and West Tampa
Patients also travel from Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, and across the Southeast specifically for Dr. Grandhige’s expertise in scar revision and body contouring. For out of town patients, Formation provides concierge support including hotel partnerships and in room post operative visits during early recovery. Many patients also explore complementary procedures such as HD liposuction for men, jawline contouring, or PDO thread lifts as part of their overall transformation.
Your Transformation Starts Here
Schedule a consultation to discuss your keloid concerns, explore your treatment options, and receive honest guidance from a board certified surgeon who prioritizes safety, precision, and lasting results.
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Conveniently located to serve Tampa
At Formation we believe that every person desires to simply be the best version of themself. We’re proud to introduce and offer the latest self-revealing procedures in weight loss, aesthetics, wellness and nutrition. If you are local to Tampa Bay area or from out of town, we have you covered with complete packages including transportation, hotel, overnight nursing, nutritional meals, coaching, massage and more.
Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards shedding the external and revealing the true you!
