The total cost of intralesional corticosteroid treatment may vary from about $130 to $800 or more.
Your health insurance may partially or fully cover the cost of intralesional corticosteroid treatment. Verify your coverage with your insurance provider before scheduling a treatment.
The total cost of intralesional corticosteroid treatment depends on the:
- Scar size: In general, the larger the scar(s), the more treatment sessions will be required. Most doctors charge per session, so more sessions will mean substantially higher costs.
- Response of scar(s) to treatment: Depending on how much improvement occurs after each treatment session, the doctor will decide how many sessions are necessary. Most patients need 4-8 sessions to obtain desired results. Each additional session increases the total cost of treatment.
- Geographic location of medical facility: Intralesional corticosteroid treatment is more expensive in some cities and countries than in others.
- Physician’s experience: Doctors who have more experience with intralesional corticosteroids may charge a higher fee.
| Cost per session | Number of sessions | Total cost | |
| Low estimate | $35 | 4 | $140 |
| High estimate | $100 | 8 | $800 |
- Recurrence of scars: Hypertrophic and keloid scars may potentially improve, but they are well known to sometimes regrow, requiring a new round of treatments. This will drive up the costs.
If you decide to undergo intralesional corticosteroid treatment, obtain price estimates from multiple doctors before scheduling a treatment.