I have keloid-prone skin and would like to have implants. Are there chances of hardening of breasts or having breast higher than normal? Do people who get keloids have more problems with breast implants? Do you have any suggestions?
Answer: Beware, no matter what the incision If you truly have keloid skin, then you need to be aware that you can form them at any incision site, including the periareolar. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will confirm whether or not you are truly a keloid former. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Beware, no matter what the incision If you truly have keloid skin, then you need to be aware that you can form them at any incision site, including the periareolar. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will confirm whether or not you are truly a keloid former. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Keloids in breast augmentation patients Thank you for your question. As a patient prone to forming keloids, you are not necessarily at any higher risk than anyone else for capsular contracture. You are, however, at significant risk for developing keloids at your incision sites. It is imperative that your surgeon be aware of this risk, and take proper precautions - meticulous incision closure, proper scar care, and likely the use of steroid injection at the incision site during the healing process.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Keloids in breast augmentation patients Thank you for your question. As a patient prone to forming keloids, you are not necessarily at any higher risk than anyone else for capsular contracture. You are, however, at significant risk for developing keloids at your incision sites. It is imperative that your surgeon be aware of this risk, and take proper precautions - meticulous incision closure, proper scar care, and likely the use of steroid injection at the incision site during the healing process.
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August 15, 2015
Answer: Risk of keloid formation A tendency toward keloid formation should not effect the internal healing following breast augmentation. The risk for capsular contracture should not be increased and it should not affect the overall shaping of the breast. There is a higher likelihood however of an unsightly scar where the incision is made. Unfortunately when a keloid scar develops there is very little that can be done about it. You may want to reconsider your decision to have a breast augmentation if you have a tendency toward keloid formation. Good luck
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Answer: Risk of keloid formation A tendency toward keloid formation should not effect the internal healing following breast augmentation. The risk for capsular contracture should not be increased and it should not affect the overall shaping of the breast. There is a higher likelihood however of an unsightly scar where the incision is made. Unfortunately when a keloid scar develops there is very little that can be done about it. You may want to reconsider your decision to have a breast augmentation if you have a tendency toward keloid formation. Good luck
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August 10, 2015
Answer: Keloid formation following breast augmentation... The pathophysiology of keloid formation is poorly understood and, as a result, treatment of this problem can be very difficult.When keloids occur following surgery, nonsurgical methods of treatment should be used first because surgical revision is associated with a high recurrence rate.The incidence of keloid formation following breast augmentation surgery is extremely low.When patients have a previous history of keloids in other locations, the incidence is slightly increased but still very low.It’s important to note that the rate of capsular contracture doesn’t appear to be increased in patients with histories of keloid formation.A variety of nonsurgical methods have been used to treat post-operative keloids.These include massage, silicone scar sheeting, pressure, steroid injections and rarely, radiation therapy.Despite the availability of multiple nonsurgical treatments, keloids continue to have a high rate of recurrence.
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Answer: Keloid formation following breast augmentation... The pathophysiology of keloid formation is poorly understood and, as a result, treatment of this problem can be very difficult.When keloids occur following surgery, nonsurgical methods of treatment should be used first because surgical revision is associated with a high recurrence rate.The incidence of keloid formation following breast augmentation surgery is extremely low.When patients have a previous history of keloids in other locations, the incidence is slightly increased but still very low.It’s important to note that the rate of capsular contracture doesn’t appear to be increased in patients with histories of keloid formation.A variety of nonsurgical methods have been used to treat post-operative keloids.These include massage, silicone scar sheeting, pressure, steroid injections and rarely, radiation therapy.Despite the availability of multiple nonsurgical treatments, keloids continue to have a high rate of recurrence.
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January 7, 2015
Answer: Breast implants and keloids
I have performed breast augmentation on patients with active keloids and caution them to follow up regularly to prevent thickened scar formation on the areola and breast. These patients have done extremely well with their breast implants.
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Answer: Breast implants and keloids
I have performed breast augmentation on patients with active keloids and caution them to follow up regularly to prevent thickened scar formation on the areola and breast. These patients have done extremely well with their breast implants.
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March 20, 2011
Answer: Capsular contracture risk and keloid scarring are not related.
It is normal to be concerned if you have had problems with surgical scars in the past. Unfortunately, your prior surgical scarring history often gives us no insight into your risk of developing breast implant capsular contractures. Having a consultation with a Plastic Surgeon can help to sort out whether you have had previous "keloid scarring" or the much more common process of "hypertrophic scarring". Patients who have true "keloids" usually have a problem with all skin injuries - including piercings. Keloid forming patients will be at higher risk for a poor breast augmentation scar but are not a higher risk for an implant capsular contracture.
In my practice, a proactive approach to your breast surgery scarring will improve the chances of having a very discreet scar from this surgery. Careful surgical technique and excellent aftercare can lower your risk of developing capsular contracture as well.
Dr. Mosher
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Answer: Capsular contracture risk and keloid scarring are not related.
It is normal to be concerned if you have had problems with surgical scars in the past. Unfortunately, your prior surgical scarring history often gives us no insight into your risk of developing breast implant capsular contractures. Having a consultation with a Plastic Surgeon can help to sort out whether you have had previous "keloid scarring" or the much more common process of "hypertrophic scarring". Patients who have true "keloids" usually have a problem with all skin injuries - including piercings. Keloid forming patients will be at higher risk for a poor breast augmentation scar but are not a higher risk for an implant capsular contracture.
In my practice, a proactive approach to your breast surgery scarring will improve the chances of having a very discreet scar from this surgery. Careful surgical technique and excellent aftercare can lower your risk of developing capsular contracture as well.
Dr. Mosher
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