Keloid Scarring After Liposuction?

October 6, 2009
Asked By:seza in qld

I'm a white female in my 20's and considering geting liposuction. I've been told I have keloid scaring after I had my ears pierced. I'm wanting to know if I'll get these scars from a liposuction procedure? If so, will they be big?

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October 16, 2009

Answer: Risks should be discussed with your physician

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Answer: Risks should be discussed with your physician

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Answer: Liposuction and keloid scars

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October 7, 2009

Answer: Liposuction and Scars

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October 7, 2009

Answer: Liposuction and Scars

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October 6, 2009

Answer: Liposuction scars rarely ever turn keloidal

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 6, 2009

Answer: Liposuction scars rarely ever turn keloidal

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 6, 2009

Answer: Probably not.

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October 6, 2009

Answer: Probably not.

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