How Big of a Problem is Keloid Scarring with Rhinoplasty Surgery?

April 11, 2008
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I am an African American considering rhinoplasty surgery, but I have a problem with Keloids. Am I still a candidate?

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May 1, 2008

Answer: Keloids are very rare on the nose

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May 1, 2008

Answer: Keloids are very rare on the nose

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Answer: You are definitely a candidate!

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August 12, 2023

Answer: You are definitely a candidate!

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June 17, 2016

Answer: Keloids and Rhinoplasty Surgery

Brian Maloney, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 17, 2016

Answer: Keloids and Rhinoplasty Surgery

Brian Maloney, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 17, 2014

Answer: Keloid scars after rhinoplasty in black patients

Jamil Ahmad, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 17, 2014

Answer: Keloid scars after rhinoplasty in black patients

Jamil Ahmad, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 29, 2018

Answer: Rhinoplasty and keloids

Mike Majmundar, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 29, 2018

Answer: Rhinoplasty and keloids

Mike Majmundar, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 13, 2013

Answer: No keloiding with Rhinoplasty

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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August 13, 2013

Answer: No keloiding with Rhinoplasty

George T. Boris, MD, FRCSBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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