Keloid Scar from Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Keloid Scar from Lipoma Removal on Keloid-prone Skin?

I have keloid-prone skin. If I get a lipoma removed, will the scar most likely turn into a keloid?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by MISS A in inglewood, ca
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Keloids and lipoma removal or mole removal

Possible to get keloids from any incision into the dermis.  I would contact a surgeon who is familiar with both issues.  See the link below.
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Correction of keloid scar from a previous lipoma surgery

Correcting keloid scars can be quite difficult. Although the surgery is straightforward to remove them, you have a very high probability of the keloid scar returning. Your best bet, is to be evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in keloid surgery. They may recommend steroid injections before the surgery or may recommend the excision of the keloid and then immediate treatment with radiation.  
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Keloid with Lipoma Removal

If you have formed keloids in the past, there is a high likihood of forming a keloid with lipoma excision.  There are certain things which can be done to lessen the chances of keloid formation.  You should discuss this with your surgeon.

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