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Cryosurgery is nowadays regarded as the treatment of choice for keloids and hypertrophic scars. Following techniques are established or currently under evaluation: a) Cryosurgery as monotherapy: In 308436 pat. (71%) with keloids and 7794 pat. with hypertrophic scars (82%) a >50% improvement or complete regression has been observed (5 studies). b) Cryosurgery with intralesional corticosteroids:...