Can Scar Removal Remove All Types of Scars?

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?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Roxan in Henderson, NV

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Keloid excision for traumatic scars

Not all keloids require excision. You should seek the advice of a knowledgeable keloid expert. Visit keloidexpert on the web to find an experienced keloid plastic surgeon. Surgery90210

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... more

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.