The cost of excision may vary widely, from $400 to $4000 or more for a single scar. Then, each treatment with intralesional corticosteroids costs from $150 to $200 or more.
Your health insurance may partially or fully cover the cost of excision with intralesional corticosteroid treatment. Verify your coverage with your insurance provider before scheduling a treatment.
The total cost of excision with intralesional corticosteroid treatment depends on the:
- Number of keloid/hypertrophic scars: Most doctors quote a price for each individual scar. The more scars you need to treat, the higher the total cost.
- Size of each scar: In general, the larger the scar, the higher the cost of treating it.
- Location and shape of each scar: The shape and location of the scar determine how difficult it will be to cut out. Doctors will generally quote a higher price for a more complex scar.
- Number of corticosteroid sessions: Most doctors recommend 5 sessions of intralesional corticosteroid sessions after excision, but sometimes even more are given. Each additional treatment session increases the total cost.
Low estimate
| Average cost per session | $150 |
| Typical number of sessions needed | 5 |
| Average total cost | $750 |
High estimate
| Average cost per session | $200 |
| Typical number of sessions needed | 5 |
| Average total cost | $1,000 |
- Geographic location of medical facility: Excision with intralesional corticosteroid injection treatment is more expensive in some cities and countries than in others.
- Physician’s experience: Doctors who have more experience with excision and intralesional corticosteroids may charge a higher fee. It is important to look for a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience specifically in treating keloids.
- Recurrence of scars: Hypertrophic and keloid scars may potentially improve, but they sometimes regrow, requiring a new round of treatments. This will drive up the costs.
If you decide to undergo excision with intralesional corticosteroid treatment, obtain price estimates from multiple doctors before scheduling a treatment.