Keloids & Skin Tags Uncovered from Causes to Care

Have you ever healed from something as small as a piercing, pimple, or tiny scratch, only to notice the scar grow larger, thicker, and shinier than expected? Suddenly, what was supposed to be a minor mark becomes a raised, often uncomfortable, and very visible reminder of something your skin just won’t let go. That, right there, is a keloid.

And just like keloids, there’s another common skin change many people deal with, skin tags. These are soft, harmless growths that often pop up in areas where skin rubs against skin, like the neck, armpits, or under the breasts. While they aren’t painful, they can still be bothersome or affect confidence.

How Keloids happen

Keloid Scars form when the skin heals too aggressively. It’s your body trying a little too hard to repair itself. Instead of stopping once the wound closes, the skin continues producing collagen, creating a raised, often shiny scar that grows beyond the original injury site. Keloids can appear after acne, insect bites, surgery, tattoos, piercings, or even minor scratches. They’re most commonly found on the chest, shoulders, back, and earlobes, but they can form anywhere. And unlike normal scars, keloids often itch, become sensitive, and continue to grow over time if untreated. What makes keloids especially frustrating is that they don’t go away on their own and in many cases, they return or grow bigger if treated improperly.

What About Skin Tags?

On the other end of the spectrum are skin tags. Unlike Keloids, skin tags are soft flesh-colored blood vessels, they often appear in areas of friction such as the neck, underarms, or eyelids. Skin tags are painless, but because they pop up in visible or inconvenient places, they can be bothersome or make people feel less polished than they would like.

How Do They Make You Feel?

Both keloids and skin tags often carry an emotional toll. They can affect wardrobe choices like sleeveless tops or certain jewelry, lower self-esteem, and leave individuals constantly aware of their appearance.

At Refine Skin and Body Clinic, we understand that addressing these skin concerns isn’t just about vanity, it’s about restoring comfort and confidence. And that’s why we have invested in the Harmony XL Pro, an advanced aesthetic platform designed to treat skin concerns with precision and care.

For Keloids

The laser targets excess scar tissue, breaks down overgrown collagen, and stimulates healthy skin remodeling. The result: softer, flatter scars without damaging surrounding skin.

For Skin Tags

Gentle, precise laser energy removes tags quickly and comfortably, with minimal downtime and lasting results.

Because your skin deserves expertise, innovation, and care that goes beyond the surface. Our treatments are safe, tailored, and effective, helping you move past keloids and skin tags so you can focus on feeling your absolute best.

Start your journey to flawlessness today.