Breast lift on people who keloid. (Photo)

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are there any pictures out there to show me the scarring patterns of A people who like me keloid after having a breast lift. I keloid and want to have a breast lift. I am having my implants removed and would like to do to a lift at the same time. But would really like to see scarring of those who did keloid after a lift. I've seen 3 PS that say they will inject steroid to the incision to minimize scarring. I know it's a risk. I'm a little scared at 65 yrs olds.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Regardless of your personal or family history, true keloid scar formation is extremely unlikely on the breasts. Even the other bad scars known as hypertrophic, are rare on breast tissue.  This is the nature of the breast skin, and we are fortunate of this. As for injection with steroids, this is not necessarily a good idea.  My preferred technique is to avoid thick scars (hypertrophic) in the first place, and using paper tape for a few months to cover your incisions does the job nicely.Find a surgeon that is certified by the ABPS and a member of the ASAPS who does complex revision breast surgery as a specialty. Best of luck!

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo! I suggest you seek a board certified plastic surgeon, who preforms surgery on patients who keloid. Have a consultation and discuss your concerns and questions. Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel

Double Board Certified

Plastic Surgeon

Chicago

Hoffman Estates

Oak Brook

Double Board Certified

Plastic Surgeon

Chicago

Hoffman Estates

Oak Brook

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

I would ask your surgeon to show you examples of his work so that you can see the scars. Keloids are rare on the breasts, but not unheard of. Unfortunately, it is a risk and only you can decide if its the right choice for you. Best, Dr. Nazarian

William Townley, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi there. Your concerns are totally understandable. keloid scar development in breast augmentation is unlikely even in patients with a predisposition. However, the risk is much greater in breast lift surgery as the scars are much more extensive. True keloids are very difficult to treat. Steroid injections are the best available treatment but only temper the scars rather than cute them. Scars are permanent so you need to weight up the risks vs benefit very carefully! Good luck.

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

If you already have a scar, then the scars from the breast lift may look similar to them, the location of the scars may be like and anchor, and usually at your age there is much less scarring and even in the event of some hypertrophic scar formation, you can get some steroid njections to make the scar less thick.

Breast lift on people who keloid. (Photo)

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