I'm African American considering a Rhinoplasty. I have 3 medium size keloids on my body (not my face). I met a surgeon who suggest it would be better I do not have nostril narrowing on my face to avoid my skin being cut & avoid keloids around my nostrils. I would like your expertise on this matter. Should I avoid at all cost having my nostrils narrowed (cut) since I am proned to keloids? My nasal bone is wide. If I only narrow the nasal bone & raise my columella, will the nostrils & tip look more wide/flared?
Answer: Keloids and nasal incisions Keloids seem to be exceedingly rare to unheard of on the columella and I have never seen one after rhinoplasty. There are, however, rare cases of keloids from piercings of the nasal ala (the outer part of the nostril) such as when studs or other jewelry are placed there. For that reason alone, I would probably avoid any lateral alar base excisions (e.g., Weir excisions).
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Answer: Keloids and nasal incisions Keloids seem to be exceedingly rare to unheard of on the columella and I have never seen one after rhinoplasty. There are, however, rare cases of keloids from piercings of the nasal ala (the outer part of the nostril) such as when studs or other jewelry are placed there. For that reason alone, I would probably avoid any lateral alar base excisions (e.g., Weir excisions).
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Answer: Keloid scars are very uncommon on the nose Keloid scars are excessive scars that form not only in the area of the trauma or injury but abnormally extend to the surrounding tissues. They are more common in areas such as the shoulder or sternum (over the breast bone), and can also occur at the ear lobes and nape of the neck. There seems to be a genetic predisposition as people with darker skin tend to form keloids.However, keloid formation on the nose is EXTREMELY rare and is almost unheard of after rhinoplasty. This is the case for incisions on the columella and also the alar base. The only exception may be the case of nasal reconstruction for major burns of the nose.
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Answer: Keloid scars are very uncommon on the nose Keloid scars are excessive scars that form not only in the area of the trauma or injury but abnormally extend to the surrounding tissues. They are more common in areas such as the shoulder or sternum (over the breast bone), and can also occur at the ear lobes and nape of the neck. There seems to be a genetic predisposition as people with darker skin tend to form keloids.However, keloid formation on the nose is EXTREMELY rare and is almost unheard of after rhinoplasty. This is the case for incisions on the columella and also the alar base. The only exception may be the case of nasal reconstruction for major burns of the nose.
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January 2, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty
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January 2, 2012
Answer: Rhinoplasty
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January 21, 2010
Answer: Keloids are rare after rhinoplasty I have only seen one case of keloid after rhinoplasty. This was a photo shown to me by a colleague -- the patient had many prior surgeries.
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January 21, 2010
Answer: Keloids are rare after rhinoplasty I have only seen one case of keloid after rhinoplasty. This was a photo shown to me by a colleague -- the patient had many prior surgeries.
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January 19, 2010
Answer: Keloids after Rhinoplasty is rare Even in African American patients who keloid easily, keloid formation after a rhinoplasty is rare. That being said I have seen it occur. For that reason, if you are worried about keloids occurring I would avoid external incisions including narrowing of the nostrils or alar base. Raising the tip will narrow the nose. You may still have wide nostrils and you can always decide later if you want to do that separately. I hope this information helps.
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January 19, 2010
Answer: Keloids after Rhinoplasty is rare Even in African American patients who keloid easily, keloid formation after a rhinoplasty is rare. That being said I have seen it occur. For that reason, if you are worried about keloids occurring I would avoid external incisions including narrowing of the nostrils or alar base. Raising the tip will narrow the nose. You may still have wide nostrils and you can always decide later if you want to do that separately. I hope this information helps.
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January 19, 2010
Answer: Rhinoplasty incisions are not prone to keloid formation. Keloids are benign, large, unsightly scars that exceed the boundaries of the original incision. You are more prone to get one if your skin is dark, but anyone can get a keloid scar.
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January 19, 2010
Answer: Rhinoplasty incisions are not prone to keloid formation. Keloids are benign, large, unsightly scars that exceed the boundaries of the original incision. You are more prone to get one if your skin is dark, but anyone can get a keloid scar.
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