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Can Scar Removal Remove All Types of Scars?
asked 2 years ago by Roxan in Henderson, NV
Latest answer by Chad L. Prather, MD
Question viewed 929 times
Tags: legs, keloid scar, scar
I was in a car accident in Las Vegas and the glass shattered onto my legs. Now, I have keloids. Will scar removal help with this scar, or are there only certain types of scars that can be treated?
2 answers to Can Scar Removal Remove All Types of Scars?
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Improve, but not remove, keloid scarring
Unfortunately, with current treatments, once a scar occurs in skin it can never be completely removed. However, while removal is not possible, scar improvement or revision is. Scars may be improved in many different ways, depending on the type, location and size of the scar.
Some of the most popular and effective methods for scar improvement include surgical revision, laser treatment, and dermabrasion. It's important to see a physician who has considerable experience with scar revision...
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Chad L. Prather, MD
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Scars cannot be "removed", only "revised"
There is no technique or technology that will remove scars no matter what their cause. The only thing available is to revise them and try to make them less visible. In the case of glass wounds on the leg, this may not be possible or you may have to select the worst area and just focus on that. Go see a plastic surgeon in your area.
