Evidence-informed guide
Evidence reviewed: September 23, 2026 · Clinician review required before public launch
Keloid surgery: think beyond the excision
Surgical excision removes the existing keloid, but recurrence is a central issue in treatment planning. Contemporary reviews evaluate surgery together with adjuvant therapies rather than treating the operation as the entire strategy.
What to understand
If surgery is being considered, the useful question is not only “Can this be removed?” but also “What is the plan before and after surgery to manage recurrence risk?”
Questions worth asking
- Why is surgery appropriate for this keloid?
- What is your recurrence-management plan after excision?
- What wound-closure approach would you use and why?
- What follow-up will I need if the scar begins changing again?
Source
Published research
2026 systematic review of excision and adjuvant therapies
This is a research source, not a personalized recommendation.
View on PubMed →Keloid Forward summarizes research for education. Your diagnosis, medical history and individual scar characteristics can change which options are appropriate.