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John LoMonaco, MD answers: Breast reduction on keloid-prone skin?

I am considering breast reduction. I am 5'3 138 lbs with a size 34DDD I am miserable. The only problem is I have keloid-prone skin. I do get permanent scarring, sometimes it's raised other times its not. Is there anyway that I get my surgery done without noticeable or minimized scarring. Thanks!


John LoMonaco, MD
1 month ago
By John LoMonaco, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

Some patients are prone to keloid scarring, and some body areas are more prone than others too.  As with any surgery, you will have to make up your mind over the risk of scars versus the relief you will get from a breast reduction.

Scars fade with time, and there are some therapies like silicone gel sheeting and skin lighteners that may help improve the appearance of scars after surgery.

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