Fig. 27From: Diagnosis and Treatment of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars—Japan Scar Workshop Consensus Document 2018Compression therapy (administered by applying bandages, supporters, garments, etc.). Compression therapy acts by placing pressure on the blood vessels around and in the keloid/hypertrophic scar. This reduces the blood flow in the lesion, which in turn suppresses scar inflammation and promotes scar maturationBack to article page