Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and the risk of keloids

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Risk of scarring from a breast lift with a history of keloids?

I am interested in having a breast lift. Currently I'm a 34DD, and happy with the fullness and amount of breast tissue that I have. I don't feel that I'd need an implant but I'm unhappy with the my chest's "droopy" look when I remove my bra. If I undergo this procedure, what are the risks of serious scarring or keloid development? I've had a history of keloids on my ear that were successfully removed with steroids and surgery as well a hyperthropic scar on my knee. Would this affect my chances? If so, what can be done to minimize it? Also, what would be the average costs of these procedures in major cities such as NYC or LA?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
21 days ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Unfortunately there are no surgical techniques to absolutely prevent the formation of keloids. However, keloids of the areolae are EXTREMELY rare. Therefore the use of lifting techniques in which the incisions are limited to the AREOLAE, such as the periareolar or circumareolar ("crescent" or "donut") lifts are far less likely to cause keloid scarring. However the amount of lifting which can be achieved with these techniques are fairly limited.

Web reference: http://www.bodysculptor.com/lift.html
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